Xyloglucan is a type of hemicellulose, a major component of plant cell walls, particularly in the primary cell wall. It's a polysaccharide made up of a backbone of (1->4)-linked β-D-glucan, with side chains of xylose, galactose, and sometimes fucose, attached to the backbone. Xyloglucan plays a crucial role in maintaining cell wall structure and is believed to be a key component in the network of cellulose and other polysaccharides that provides strength to plant cells.
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Structure of some common xyloglucan derivatives (XGOs) 1-5.
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