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DR. D'ADAMO: LECSTER 7The lectin database of Dr. Peter D'Adamo. BACK TO INDEX | LECSTER7 FAQ |
Genypterus blacodes | |
| SPECIES IMAGE | ![]() | SOURCE | Pink cusk-eel |
| LECTINS | |
| MOLECULAR IMAGE | ![]() | CLASS |
| NOMEN | LECi.Epi.Tre.xx.Xxxx |
| INDEX | Lectin from invertebrates / / / / |
| CHARACTERIZATION | A lectin was isolated from the external mucus of fish, Genypterus blacodes. This is the first lectin isolated from fish. |
| BIOACTIVITY | The lectin agglutinated mouse, rabbit and human erythrocytes at a concentration of 15.6 micrograms/ml. |
| SOURCE TISSUE | |
| SPECIFICITY | |
| INHIBITORS | An inhibition test revealed that the lectin was strongly inhibited by N-acetyl-glucosamine, mucin and orosomucoid. |
| REFERENCES | J Pharmacobiodyn 1984 Sep;7(9):614-23 |
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