A survey of lectin-like activity in Philippine marine invertebrates
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Document Type
Article
Source Title
Philippine Journal of Science
Volume
134
Issue
2
First Page
135
Last Page
142
Publication Date
12-2005
Abstract
Owing to their sugar-recognition specificities, lectins have now become useful tools in targeting carbohydrates on cell surfaces. Using an in vitro hemagglutination assay, we screened several marine invertebrates found in the Philippines to catalog new biosources for these lectins. We found fifty-nine (59) species showing lectin-like activity out of the 90 analyzed and described individual hemagglutination characteristics. Underscoring the diversity and abundance of marine lectin sources, this work hopes to provide valuable information relevant for “farming” novel lectins for biotechnology especially in developing nations with rich marine resources
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Recommended Citation
Mojica, E. E., Deocaris, C. C., & Merca, F. E. (2005). A survey of lectin-like activity in Philippine marine invertebrates. Philippine Journal of Science, 134 (2), 135-142. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/5453
Disciplines
Biochemistry | Biology
Keywords
Lectins; Marine invertebrates—Philippines; Blood—Agglutination
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