Plant Lectins

Protein or glycoprotein substances of plant origin that bind to sugar moieties in cell walls or membranes. Some carbohydrate-metabolizing proteins (ENZYMES) from PLANTS also bind to carbohydrates, however they are not considered lectins. Many plant lectins change the physiology of the membrane of BLOOD CELLS to cause agglutination, mitosis, or other biochemical changes. They may play a role in plant defense mechanisms.

Also Known As:

Agglutinins, Plant; Phytagglutinins; Plant Agglutinins; Agglutinin, Plant; Lectin, Plant; Lectins, Plant; Phytagglutinin; Plant Agglutinin; Plant Lectin

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Lectins: 6782
    - Plant Lectins: 206
  - Plant Proteins: 334
    - Plant Lectins: 206

apoconcanavalin A

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results