| On the other hand, another major question that one may concern is on the biological functions of plant lectins. |
| As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc. |
| Legume lectins are a group of oligomeric proteins that bind carbohydrates reversibly and specifically. |
| For example, fluorescent cyanine and related dyes can be attached to amine, hydroxy or sulfhydryl groups of avidin and to antibodies and to lectins. |
| The primary toxins of mistletoe are sugar-binding proteins, called lectins, that cause cells to stop dividing and eventually kill them. |
| One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses. |
