Lectins as cell recognition molecules

Science. 1989 Oct 13;246(4927):227-34. doi: 10.1126/science.2552581.

Abstract

Lectins on cell surfaces mediate cell-cell interactions by combining with complementary carbohydrates on apposing cells. They play a key role in the control of various normal and pathological processes in living organisms.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Physiological Phenomena
  • Cell Communication / physiology*
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Entamoeba histolytica / physiology
  • Fabaceae / physiology
  • Humans
  • Lectins / physiology*
  • Myxomycetes / physiology
  • Orthomyxoviridae / physiology
  • Plant Lectins
  • Plants, Medicinal

Substances

  • Lectins
  • Plant Lectins