Description
Galactose is a naturally occurring monosaccharide that is widely distributed in glycoproteins, glycolipids, and various glycan structures. As an important component of cell surface glycans, galactose plays a key role in many biological processes. It is involved in cell–cell recognition, signal transduction, and immune regulation, as well as in pathogen invasion, tumor metastasis, and the regulation of metabolic processes. The types, linkages, and spatial distribution patterns of galactose are central to det