Research Theme: Glycan Function
Analyzing the “Third Chain of Life” with Computational Methods
Glycans are attached to most proteins and lipids within living organisms. They are known to play various roles, including immunity, intracellular transport, activity regulation, and substance degradation (e.g., blood type).
However, glycan structures are difficult to analyze using conventional methods. Therefore, we employ computational theory, data mining, and other bioinformatics methodsto elucidate their complex functions.
Development Project
We are developing a platform to comprehensively analyze all glycans (glycomics) within living organisms and provide this data to researchers worldwide.
GlyCosmos
Integrated portal for carbohydrate science and life sciences. A unified data resource including genes, proteins, disease information, and more.
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GlyTouCan
An international glycan structure repository. A registration authority that assigns unique access numbers to all glycan structures.
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