An Update of Lectins from Marine Organisms: Characterization, Extraction Methodology, and Potential Biofunctional Applications
Lectins are a unique group of nonimmune carbohydrate-binding proteins or glycoproteins that exhibit specific and reversible carbohydrate-binding activity in a non-catalytic manner. Lectins have diverse sources and are classified according to their origins, such as plant lectins, animal lectins, and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/7/430 |