Galactose-binding lectin
FunctionGalactose-binding lectin (GBL) is a lectin which binds the carbohydrate sequence Gal-β(1,3)-GalNac. GBL is an all beta-sheet protein[1]. RelevanceGBL is used in affinity columns for capturing proteins which are glycosylated with Gal-β(1,3)-GalNac. |
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3D structures of galactose-binding lectin3D structures of galactose-binding lectin
Updated on 03-March-2016
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