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GLYCAN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- glycan
1, record 1, English, glycan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In an attempt to systematize the carbohydrate nomenclature, the generic name glycan was introduced as synonymous with the term polysaccharide. This term is evolved from the generic word glycose, meaning a simple sugar, and the ending "an", signifying a sugar polymer. 2, record 1, English, - glycan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- glycane
1, record 1, French, glycane
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- glicano
1, record 1, Spanish, glicano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-06-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- baker's yeast Glycan
1, record 2, English, baker%27s%20yeast%20Glycan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baker's yeast Glycan... [is an] emulsifier, stabilizer, gelling agent or thickener in unstandardized foods-good manufacturing practice levels. 2, record 2, English, - baker%27s%20yeast%20Glycan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- levure de boulanger Glycan
1, record 2, French, levure%20de%20boulanger%20Glycan
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Glycan» est fort probablement une marque de commerce, mais aucune source ne le précise. 2, record 2, French, - levure%20de%20boulanger%20Glycan
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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