Mollusc N-glycosylation: Structures, Functions and Perspectives

Abstract

Molluscs display a sophisticated N-glycan pattern on their proteins, which is, in terms of involved structural features, even more diverse than that of vertebrates. This review summarises the current knowledge of mollusc N-glycan structures, with a focus on the functional aspects of the corresponding glycoproteins. Furthermore, the potential of mollusc-derived biomolecules for medical applications is addressed, emphasising the importance of mollusc research.

Keywords

• N-glycosylation
• mollusc
• glycan structure
• snail glycosylation