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Structure and binding analysis of polyporus squamosus lectin in complex with the neu5acα2-6galβ1-4glcnac human-type influenza receptor
Kadirvelraj, Renuka; Grant, Oliver C; Goldstein, Irwin J; Winter, Harry C; Tateno, Hiroaki; Fadda, Elisa; Woods, Robert J (Oxford University Press (OUP), 2011-03-24)Glycan chains that terminate in sialic acid (Neu5Ac) are frequently the receptors targeted by pathogens for initial adhesion. Carbohydrate-binding proteins (lectins) with specificity for Neu5Ac are particularly useful in ...