Assay for Antitumor and Lectin Activity in RNase Homologs
Lectins, proteins that specifically bind carbohydrates, are widely distributed i
Lectins, proteins that specifically bind carbohydrates, are widely distributed in animal and plant species. Functions of animal lectins include uptake of serum asialo-glycoproteins into liver, self-defense mechanisms, and modulation of cell-cell interactions during differentiation (1 ).