GlyCosmos

GlyCosmos Portal is an advanced web portal dedicated to integrating glycosciences with life sciences. Recognized as the official platform of the Japanese Society for Carbohydrate Research, GlyCosmos consolidates essential data resources and tools related to glycans, glycoproteins, glycolipids, and their metabolic pathways. The portal offers specialized repositories such as GlyTouCan, a unique glycan structure repository, and GlyComb, hosting comprehensive glycoconjugate information.

Among its plethora of resources, GlyCosmos includes tools like SugarDrawer for drawing glycan structures and GlycanBuilder for more complex designs, along with visualization tools such as GlycoMaple. It supports extensive datasets on genes, proteins, diseases, and organisms, enabling users to explore glycan interactions within various biological contexts. GlyCosmos not only facilitates research through powerful search tools and data conversion capabilities but also promotes collaboration and open-access principles in glycomics, making it a vital resource for researchers in the field.