Protein or glycoprotein substances of plant origin that bind to sugar moieties in cell walls or membranes. Some carbohydrate-metabolizing proteins (ENZYMES) from PLANTS also bind to carbohydrates, however they are not considered lectins. Many plant lectins change the physiology of the membrane of BLOOD CELLS to cause agglutination, mitosis, or other biochemical changes. They may play a role in plant defense mechanisms.
Synonyms: Lectins, Plant, Agglutinin, Plant, Plant Agglutinins, Lectin, Plant, Agglutinins, Plant, 0, Plant Lectins, Plant Hemagglutinins, Phytagglutinin, Hemagglutinins, Plant, Phytagglutinins, Plant Agglutinin, Plant Lectin
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2003; see LECTINS 1979-2002, PLANT AGGLUTININS 1963-1978 & PHYTOMITOGENS 1972-1978 ,2003; use LECTINS 1979-2002
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