Occurrence and characterization of lympho-agglutinins in Indian plants.
Lympho-agglutinins have been detected and characterized in 31 plant species. Out of these, 14 agglutinated only the neuraminidase-treated cells. The lectin-rich genera included Crotalaria and Erythrina (Fabaceae), Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae), Artocarpus (Moraceae) and Clerodendron (Verbenaceae). The new lectins varied in their potency and biological action spectra. The 3 Artocarpus species were found to be exceptionally potent and specific for melibiose, an alpha-D-galactoside. Among the most effective sugar inhibitors for other lectins were N-acetyl-galactosamine, lactose, galactose and asialofetuin/fetuin.
D000818:Animals; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007194:India; D037102:Lectins / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D037121:Plant Lectins; D010944:Plants / Q000276:immunology; D011817:Rabbits; D051381:Rats
D037102:Lectins; D037121:Plant Lectins