Function
Lectin that binds saccharides with a free amino group, such as glucosamine or galactosamine. Binding to oligomeric saccharides is much stronger than binding to mono- or disaccharides. Also binds chitin and heparin. Has weak hexosaminidase activity but no chitinase activity. Has chemotactic activity for T-lymphocytes, bone marrow cells and eosinophils. May play a role in inflammation and allergy.
Sequence
MAKLILVTGLAILLNVQLGSSYQLMCYYTSWAKDRPIEGSFKPGNIDPCLCTHLIYAFAGMQNNEITYTHEQDLRDYEALNGLKDKNTELKTLLAIGGWKFGPAPFSAMVSTPQNRQIFIQSVIRFLRQYNFDGLNLDWQYPGSRGSPPKDKHLFSVLVKEMRKAFEEESVEKDIPRLLLTSTGAGIIDVIKSGYKIPELSQSLDYIQVMTYDLHDPKDGYTGENSPLYKSPYDIGKSADLNVDSIISYWKDHGAASEKLIVGFPAYGHTFILSDPSKTGIGAPTISTGPPGKYTDESGLLAYYEVCTFLNEGATEVWDAPQEVPYAYQGNEWVGYDNVRSFKLKAQWLKDNNLGGAVVWPLDMDDFSGSFCHQRHFPLTSTLKGDLNIHSASCKGPY