FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as LECB3_ARTIN, LECB3. 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

LECB3

Agglutinin beta-3 chain

LECB3

Molecular Synopsis