Animal lectins--structure and function
Matejuk, A.; Duś, D.
Postepy Higieny i Medycyny Doswiadczalnej 52(5): 445-470
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0032-5449 PMID: 9857671 Document Number: 497204
Lectins are structurally and functionally diverse group of proteins or protein domains capable of specific binding of oligosaccharide structures present on cell surfaces, the extracellular matrix, and secreted glycoproteins. Animals lectins are classified into six groups: C-type lectins, S-type lectins (galectins), I-type lectins, P-type lectins, pentraxins, and others. In this review, the basic knowledge regarding structure and function of animal lectins is presented.