<p>The Human Glycome Project (HGP) is led by a consortium of research groups that shares a common goal of aiming to define the structures and functions of human glycoconjugates. Completion of the human genome project opened multiple new opportunities to study and understand human health, but it also led to the realization that the genome is only one of the elements that control life, and that multiple additional layers of complexity exist. One of the most important elements of the complexity of life is protein glycosylation. It is the most intricate posttranslational modification of proteins and alterations in glycosylation microheterogeneity (differences in site-specific glycosylation) can have effects analogous to coding mutations. Without the knowledge about glycan structure and their impact on function it is impossible to understand the function of individual proteins or complex multiprotein and multicellular systems.</p>

<p>We aim to create new opportunities for researchers focused on unravelling the human glycome by bringing together at one place</p>

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<li>the comprehensive list of projects working on human glycome</li>
<li>resources and discounted analysis offers by associate members available to any full member of Human Glycome Project</li>
<li>Glycan databases</li>
<li>Platform for free education about the relevance of Human Glycome</li>
<li>Community of scientists, industry, institutions, journalist and general public dedicated to mission and vision of the human glycome project</li>
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The Human Glycome Project

Join us as we continue our quest to better understand glycans: their genetic regulation & evolution, their role in health, disease, therapy, and more!

The 4th Meeting of the Human Glycome Project

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