Carbohydrate-mimetic peptides: structural aspects of mimicry and therapeutic implications

Introduction: The existence of specific carbohydrates on the surface of a wide range of cells provides the opportunity for the development of highly targeted therapeutic agents. The potential applications of such agents are diverse, and include vaccines against pathogenic microorganisms, cancer and...

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Main Authors: Agostino, Mark, Sandrin, M., Thompson, P., Farrugia, W., Ramsland, P., Yuriev, E.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Ashley Publications 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/6530