Molecular and Cellular biology Applications of Lectin Conjugates

Molecular and Cellular biology Applications of Lectin Conjugates

Post Views: 2,005 Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins present in nearly all plants and a few animals as well. The word Lectins originated from a Latin word called ‘Legree,’ which means to select or pick. Lectins do not create any antigenic stimulation inside the immune system, but they do have the necessary capacity to bind analogously…

The Excellent Range of Lectin Conjugate and its Usage

The Excellent Range of Lectin Conjugate and its Usage

Post Views: 2,576 What are Lectin Conjugates Lectin Conjugates are proteins (building blocks) that bind to cells and specific carbohydrate groups on proteins or cell membrane proteins. They are further divided into classes based on their amino acid sequences and biochemical properties. Lectins have 120 amino acids that are responsible for carbohydrate binding.  Lectin is…