Discovery of a New Transport Protein that Binds to Cyclic Sugars: Elucidating Unique Substrate Recognition Suitable for Cyclic β-1,2-Glucan
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A research team from Tokyo University of Science and Niigata University has discovered 'Chy400_4166,' a novel transport protein that imports β-1,2-glucan, a sugar chain involved in bacterial pathogenicity and symbiosis, into cells. X-ray crystallography revealed that the protein possesses a unique structure optimized for binding cyclic sugars. This finding, published in the 'FEBS Journal,' provides a foundation for future medical and food applications of cyclic sugars.
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- Q: What is the value of this discovery for Taiwan's biotech industry?
- A: It offers new options for glycan control technology in the development of biopharmaceuticals and functional food materials, which are key focus areas in Taiwan.