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The glycocalyx is a system of [[Proteins|protein]]-linked and [[Lipid|lipid]]-linked [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrates]] which have a number of important functions, for example in cellular recognition, communication, adhesion and structureal support by binding to the extracellular matrix. | The glycocalyx is a system of [[Proteins|protein]]-linked and [[Lipid|lipid]]-linked [[Carbohydrate|carbohydrates]] which have a number of important functions, for example in cellular recognition, communication, adhesion and structureal support by binding to the extracellular matrix. The formation of the glycocalyx occurs by the movement of sugars within intracellular membrane-bound organelles to the plasma membrane via vesicles. | ||
Revision as of 15:22, 9 January 2011
The glycocalyx is a system of protein-linked and lipid-linked carbohydrates which have a number of important functions, for example in cellular recognition, communication, adhesion and structureal support by binding to the extracellular matrix. The formation of the glycocalyx occurs by the movement of sugars within intracellular membrane-bound organelles to the plasma membrane via vesicles.