lectin

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any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus

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A recent in vitro study has suggested that the mechanism of lectin damage may occur by interfering with the repair of already-damaged epithelial cells. Source: Internet

Even if there is a small amount of lectin left after cooking, it’s unlikely that it will have a detrimental effect, given the presence of simple carbohydrates in both legumes and grains that can bind to those proteins. Source: Internet

Relevance of the lectin pathway of complement in rheumatic diseases. Source: Internet

HIV can infect dendritic cells (DCs) by this CD4- CCR5 route, but another route using mannose-specific C-type lectin receptors such as DC-SIGN can also be used. citation DCs are one of the first cells encountered by the virus during sexual transmission. Source: Internet

Polymorphisms in one or both mannan-binding lectin alleles that result in lower circulating levels of the protein are associated with a threefold higher risk of end-stage lung disease, as well as an increased burden of chronic bacterial infections. Source: Internet

Based on the lectin discussion above, his work actually makes a lot of sense – some blood types can tolerate some lectins and some can’t. Source: Internet

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