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Definition of lectin in English: lectinnoun ˈlɛktɪnˈlektən Biochemistry Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types. Example sentencesExamples - The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
- As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.
- Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
- These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
- One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.
Origin 1950s: from Latin lect- 'chosen' (from the verb legere) + -in1. Definition of lectin in US English: lectinnounˈlektən Biochemistry Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types. Example sentencesExamples - The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
- One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.
- These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
- Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
- As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.
Origin 1950s: from Latin lect- ‘chosen’ (from the verb legere) + -in. |