Sialic Acids, Part I: Historical Background and Development and Chemical Synthesis

Sialic Acids, Volume 75, the latest release in the Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry series provides critical and informative articles written by research specialists that integrate the industrial, analytical and technological aspects of biochemistry, organic chemistry and instrumentation methodology to the study of carbohydrates. The series' articles present a definitive interpretation of the current status and future trends in carbohydrate chemistry and biochemistry, with this release covering The Early Exploration of the Sialic Acid World, Sialic Acid Chemistry, Sialic Acids in Evolution and Ontogenesis, Sialic Acids in Neurology, Sialic Acids in Cancer Biology, Sialic Acids in Virology, and more.

Features contributions from leading authorities and industry experts who specialize in carbohydrate chemistry, biochemistry and researchIntegrates the industrial, analytical and technological aspects of biochemistry, organic chemistry and instrumentation methodology in the study of carbohydratesInforms and updates on all the latest developments in the field

1. Exploration of the Sialic Acid World Roland Schauer and Johannis P. Kamerling 2. Chemical Synthesis of Glycosides of N-Acetylneuraminic Acid Cristina De Meo and Bradley T. Jones