Symbol Nomenclature For Glycans

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rdf:langString The Symbol Nomenclature For Glycans (SNFG) is a community-curated standard for the depiction of simple monosaccharides and complex carbohydrates (glycans) using various colored-coded, geometric shapes, along with defined text additions. It is hosted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the NCBI-Glycans Page. It is curated by an international groups of researchers in the field that are collectively called the SNFG Discussion Group. The overall goal of the SNFG is to: 1. * Facilitate communications and presentations of monosaccharides and glycans for researchers in the Glycosciences, and for scientists and students less familiar with the field. 2. * Ensure uniform usage of the nomenclature in the literature, thus helping to ensure scientific accuracy in journal and online publications. 3. * Continue to develop the SNFG and its applications to aid wider use by the scientific community.