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lectin-37Da

Gene
lectin-37Da
Protein
C-type lectin 37Da
Organism
Drosophila melanogaster
Length
186 amino acids
Function
Galactose-specific lectin that displays calcium-dependent activity (PubMed:16475980, PubMed:17287021). Binds to the surface of hemocytes and enhances hemocyte encapsulation and melanization (PubMed:17287021). This is likely by interacting with carbohydrates on the surface of the hemocytes (PubMed:17287021). Also displays agglutination activity against the Gram-negative bacterium E.coli (PubMed:17287021).
Mass
21.38 kDa
Sequence
MLKTLVQLFLVVAGFAPGFGYDKYTTHIQNGNPYNLTVDMTPFIKINESYYVFGQTKVNWYVAYENCRRLQSELVTFETAEEFDAIAAFLNARGDRSEHWTSGNDLGKTGTHYWFSNAQLVTIKRWAPKQPDNAGGREHCIHLGYIYGYSTEFQLNDRPCHNHASSLFKYICEAPKQETVSIVVWK