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.
| 1988 Oxford Times 5 Feb. 1/2 A Glycobiology Institute is planned in the University Science area. 1988 Oxf. 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. 1991 Times 26 Sept. 14/5 Glycobiology..is expected to be one of the most exciting developments of the 1990s. |