The cDNA library of cowpea was constructed in λ ZAP II vector using poly (A+) RNA from
developing seeds of cowpea. Initially, to demonstrate the presence of lectin genes in the …

A new galactose-specific lectin has been purified from the extracts of Trichosanthes dioica
seeds by affinity chromatography on cross-linked guar gum. The purified lectin (T. dioica …

Recent studies have shown that lectins are promising tools for use in various
biotechnological processes, as well as studies of various pathological mechanisms …

Plants contain an extended group of lectins differing from each other in their molecular
structures, biochemical properties and carbohydrate-binding specificities. The …

The cDNA of Alocasia macrorrhiza lectin (aml, GenBank accession number: DQ340864)
was cloned by RACE-PCR and its characteristics were predicted by various bioinformatics …

Concanavalin is a highly revered plant lectin with wide biological significance. Canavalia
lectins of the Diocleinae subtribe possess increased structural similarity, but vary in their …

Lectins are proteins able to interact specifically and reversibly with carbohydrates. They are
present in all living beings, particularly in legume seeds, which have many biological …

Extracts from couch grass (Agropyrum repens) leaves contain relatively high lectin
concentrations. Preliminary experiments with crude extracts indicated that the leaf lectin …

A lectin was purified from the leaves of Allium altaicum and corresponding gene was cloned.
The lectin namely Allium altaicum agglutinin (AAA) was~ 24 kDa homodimeric protein and …

The mannose/glucose-binding Dolichos lablab lectin (designated DLL) has been purified
from seeds of Dolichos lablab (hyacinth bean) to electrophoretic homogeneity by affinity …