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lectin

[′lek·tən]
(biochemistry)
Any of various proteins that agglutinate erythrocytes and other types of cells and also have other properties, including mitogenesis, agglutination of tumor cells, and toxicity toward animals; found widely in plants, predominantly in legumes, and also occurring in bacteria, fish, and invertebrates.
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Immunohistochemically, lectin activity was also seen in the half-month of ebner (serous demilune), pars initialis, pars secretory and pars excretory (Figs.
Investigation of the Effect of GnRH (Deslorelin) on the Histochemical Structure of Salivary Glands in Rats/Investigacion del Efecto de la GnRH (Deslorelina) sobre la Estructura Histoquimica de las Glandulas Salivales en Ratas
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Govaerts, "Role of mannose-binding lectin (MBL2) genotyping in predicting the risk of recurrent otitis media (rOM)," Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol.
The Role of Mannose-Binding Lectin Serum Level in Tubotympanic Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
Disease associated mutations in human man-nose-binding lectin compromise oligomerization and activity of the final protein.
AILESEL AKDENIZ ATESI (AAA) HASTALARINDA MANNOZ BAGLAYICI LEKTIN (MBL) GEN POLIMORFIZMLERI VE KLINIK OZELLIKLERLE ILISKISI/MANNOSE BINDING LECTIN (MBL) GENE POLYMORPHISMS AND THEIR RELATIONS WITH CLINICAL FEATURES IN PATIENTS WITH FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER (FMF)
Lectins are proteins that are found in most plants.
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The penetration of the active contents of the extracts and lectin in nutrient agar was compared to ampicillin, which used as positive control because of the similarity of [beta]-lactam ring present in ampicillin and ring structures of amino acids.
Antimicrobial and Anti-Prostate Cancer Activity of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) and Black Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) used in Typical Pakistani Cuisine
It's critical to note that the majority of lectin studies have been done with isolated lectins, not actual foods, and have been conducted in test tubes or in animals, not in people.
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Zimmerli, "Lectin receptor kinases in plant innate immunity," Frontiers in Plant Science, vol.
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals a Preformed Defense System in Apple Root of a Resistant Genotype of G.935 in the Absence of Pathogen
Turner, "Mannose-binding lectin: the pluripotent molecule of the innate immune system," Immunology Today, vol.
HBV Viral Load and Liver Enzyme Levels May Be Associated with the Wild MBL2 AA Genotype
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