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Chemistry, metabolism, and biological functions of sialic acids.

R. Schauer

1982Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry

DOI: 10.1016/s0065-2318(08)60109-2

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This chapter discusses the chemistry, metabolism, and biological functions of sialic acids and the biosynthesis of N-acetylneuraminic acid is briefly reported and more attention is given to the enzyme reactions modifying this compound.

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SCHAUER, R. Chemistry, metabolism, and biological functions of sialic acids. Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, 1982, 40: 131–234.