Glycan nomenclature (original) (raw)

Glycan nomenclature is the systematic naming of glycans, which are carbohydrate-based polymers made by all living organisms. In general glycans can be represented in: (i) text formats: These includes commonly used CarbBank, IUPAC name, and several other types and (ii) symbol formats: These are consisting of Symbol Nomenclature For Glycans and Oxford Notations.