title: Cloning and analysis of the gene encoding lectin from the acorn barnacle Megabalanus rosa.
abstract: In the acorn barnacle Megabalanus rosa, two types of galactose-binding C-type lectins (BRA-2 and BRA-3) have been identified. Here, we report the isolation and characterization of BRA-2 cDNA and genomic clones. In contrast to the BRA-3 gene, which consists of four exons, BRA-2 is encoded by a single exon, implying differences in the physiological roles of the two lectins.
authors: Department of Biosciences, School of Science, Kitasato University, Kanagawa, Japan.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Takamatsu
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Heishi
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Muramoto
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Kamiya
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Shiba
mesh_terms: D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D000818:Animals; D001483:Base Sequence; D003001:Cloning, Molecular; D005091:Exons; D037102:Lectins / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D037121:Plant Lectins; D015183:Restriction Mapping; D001468:Thoracica / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D037102:Lectins; C064593:Megabalanus rosa lectin; D037121:Plant Lectins