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Mammalian galectins bind Galactoseβ1–4Fucose disaccharide, a unique structural component of protostomial N-type glycoproteins.

Authors :
Takeuchi, Tomoharu
Tamura, Mayumi
Nishiyama, Kazusa
Iwaki, Jun
Hirabayashi, Jun
Takahashi, Hideyo
Natsugari, Hideaki
Arata, Yoichiro
Kasai, Ken-ichi
Source :
Biochemical & Biophysical Research Communications. Jul2013, Vol. 436 Issue 3, p509-513. 5p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Human galectin-1 preferentially binds to Galβ1–4Fuc over Galβ1–4GlcNAc. [•] Other mammalian galectins show substantial affinity toward Galβ1–4Fuc disaccharide. [•] Galβ1–4Fuc-OMe inhibits hGal-1−ligand interaction more effectively than lactose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0006291X
Volume :
436
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Biochemical & Biophysical Research Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
88992964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2013.05.135