FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as LECB1_ARTIN, LECB1. D-galactose-specific lectin, binds the T-antigen structure Gal-beta1, 3-GalNAc (Thomsen-Friedenreich-antigen-specific lectin). Potent and selective stimulant of distinct T- and B-cell functions. Shows a unique ability to specifically recognize IgA-1 from human serum. Tetramer of four alpha chains associated with two or four beta chains.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

LECB1

Agglutinin beta-1 chain

LECB1

Molecular Synopsis