Lectin

/ˈlɛk.tɪn/

Translation lectin into russian

Noun

/ˈlɛk.tɪn/

Lectins are proteins that bind to carbohydrates.

Лектины - это белки, которые связываются с углеводами.

Noun

/ˈlɛk.tɪn/

A type of protein that binds specifically to certain sugars and can cause cells to clump together.

Lectins are found in many plants and can affect the absorption of nutrients in the human body.

A protein that can bind to carbohydrates and is often used in biological research to study cell membranes and glycoproteins.

Researchers used a lectin to identify specific glycoproteins on the surface of cancer cells.