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DR. D'ADAMO: LECSTER 7The lectin database of Dr. Peter D'Adamo. BACK TO INDEX | LECSTER7 FAQ |
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| SPECIES IMAGE | ![]() | SOURCE | Mammals |
| LECTINS | Mammalian Brain Beta-Galactoside-binding Lectin |
| MOLECULAR IMAGE | ![]() | CLASS | S-lectin or galectin |
| NOMEN | GLTa.Ggg.Sss.xx.Xxxx |
| INDEX | Galectin from higher animal, typically vertebrates / / / / |
| CHARACTERIZATION | The nerve cell aggregation-promoting activity of the purified lectin is 300-fold that of the crude extracts. |
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| SPECIFICITY | The lectins are specific for beta-D-galactosides and related sugars and the configuration of carbon atoms 1, 2 and 4 seems of primary importance. |
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| REFERENCES | Biochim Biophys Acta 1987 Sep 11;925(3):290-6 |
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