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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Main Authors: Carlos P. Modenutti, Juan I. Blanco Capurro, Santiago Di Lella, Marcelo A. Martí
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Chemistry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2019.00823/full