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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D025942
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D025942
Preferred Name

Oligosaccharides, Branched-Chain

Definitions
Oligosaccharides containing various types of glycosidic linkages that yield branching or antennae. The number of antennae (such as bi-, tri-, tetra-, or penta-antennary) in the oligosaccharides on the PROTEOGLYCANS; GLYCOPROTEINS; or LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES contribute to their biological activities, such as receptor binding and metabolism.
Synonyms
Branched-Chain Oligosaccharides
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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