An Overview of the Importance and Value of Porcine Species in Sialic Acid Research

Humans frequently interact with pigs, whose meat is also one of the primary sources of animal protein. They are one of the main species at the center of sialic acid (Sia) research. Sias are sugars at terminals of glycoconjugates, are expressed at the cell surfaces of mammals, and are important in ce...

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Main Authors: Oluwamayowa Joshua Ogun, Georg Thaller, Doreen Becker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/903