Lectins - ț̢
Proteins that share the common characteristic of binding to carbohydrates. Some ANTIBODIES and carbohydrate-metabolizing proteins (ENZYMES) also bind to carbohydrates, however they are not considered lectins. PLANT LECTINS are carbohydrate-binding proteins that have been primarily identified by their hemagglutinating activity (HEMAGGLUTININS). However, a variety of lectins occur in animal species where they serve diverse array of functions through specific carbohydrate recognition.
Synonyms : Isolectin, Lectins, Animal
Lectins, C-Type - ț̢
A class of animal lectins that bind to carbohydrate in a calcium-dependent manner. They share a common carbohydrate-binding domain that is structurally distinct from other classes of lectins.
Synonyms : C-Type Lectin, Lectin, C-Type, Receptors, C-Type Lectin, C Type Lectin, C Type Lectins, C-Type Lectin Receptors, Lectin Receptors, C-Type, Lectin, C Type, Lectins, C Type, Receptors, C Type Lectin