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glycobiology, n. Biochem.|ˌglaɪkəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ| [f. glyco- + biology n.: coined by Prof. Raymond Dwek (see quot. 19882).] The branch of science concerned with the role of sugars in biological processes.
1988Oxford Times 5 Feb. 1/2 A Glycobiology Institute is planned in the University Science area. 1988Oxf. Univ. Gaz. 28 July 1010/2 Council has conferred the title of Professor of Glycobiology on R. A. Dwek..with effect from 1 August 1988 for so long as he is Director of the Oxford Glycobiology Unit. 1990(journal title) Glycobiology. 1991Times 26 Sept. 14/5 Glycobiology..is expected to be one of the most exciting developments of the 1990s. |