Lectins are non-immunological carbohydrate-binding proteins classified on the basis of their
structure, origin, and sugar specificity. The binding specificity of such proteins with the …

Lectins or clusters of carbohydrate-binding proteins of non-immune origin are distributed
chiefly in the Plantae. Lectins have potent anti-infectivity properties for several RNA viruses …

Betacoronaviruses, responsible for the “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome”(SARS) and
the “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome”(MERS), use the spikes protruding from the virion …

Background Carbohydrate–lectin interactions are extremely specific as the lectin is capable
of recognising monomeric and oligomeric sugars in a reversible manner. It has been known …

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is associated with the appearance of bacterial
resistance. In light of this, plant-based products treating infections are considered potential …

Lectins are defined as carbohydrate-binding proteins/glycoproteins of none immune origin,
they are ubiquitous in nature, exist from bacteria to human cells. And due to their …

Three monomeric monocot lectins from Zephyranthes carinata, Zephyranthes candida, and
Gloriosa superba with carbohydrate specificity towards mannose derivatives and (or) …

Pathogenic enveloped viruses are covered with a glycan shield that provides a dual
function: the glycan structures contribute to virus protection as well as host cell recognition …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a virus
called “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).” In the majority of …

The S protein forming the homotrimeric spikes of pathogenic beta-coronaviruses, such as
MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, is a highly glycosylated protein containing …