What does "glycoform" mean?

Any of several different forms of a glycoprotein (or other biological glycoside) having different saccharides attached, or having a different structure.

Glycoform

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Any of several different forms of a glycoprotein (or other biological glycoside) having different saccharides attached, or having a different structure.

Etymology

From glyco- + form.

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