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GlyTouCan v4: a redesigned interface and expanded functionality for the international glycan structure repository.
Nucleic Acids Research · · Journal Article
Shiota, Ono + more
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GlyTouCan v4, released June 22, 2026, registers over 256,000 glycans with a redesigned interface and an archetype view that groups entries by anomeric or ring form.
- Why it matters: Faster browsing, clearer filtering, and improved structure input address usability gaps as the repository’s scale and diversity of glycan registrations grow.
- What they did: The update adds a redesigned UI with faster browsing/searching, a new archetype view, an embedded GlycanBuilder for searching and registering, ORCID sign-in, and keeps v3 REST API endpoints backward compatible.
- The result: The expanded functionality improves how users explore and submit glycan structures while maintaining free access for browsing and searching and supporting industry affiliate pathways.
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