June 2009

• Making a brain: Without sugar, NCAM can't

  Disruption of a unique type of glycosylation causes pathological brain development and may lead to schizophrenia.

  Original research paper: Brain (published online 14 May 2009)
  doi:10.1093/brain/awp117

• Virus neutralization: Sweet antibodies have more bite

  New production systems focusing on the defined glycosylation of antibodies are improving potency and therapeutic potential.

  Original research paper: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (published online 12 May 2009)
  doi:10.1007/s00253-009-2029-1