The Structural Biology of Galectin-Ligand Recognition: Current Advances in Modeling Tools, Protein Engineering, and Inhibitor Design
Galectins (formerly known as “S-type lectins”) are a subfamily of soluble proteins that typically bind β-galactoside carbohydrates with high specificity. They are present in many forms of life, from nematodes and fungi to animals, where they perform a wide range of functions. Particularly in humans,...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2019-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Chemistry |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2019.00823/full |