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单词 lectin
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Definition of lectin in English:

lectin

noun ˈlɛktɪnˈlektən
Biochemistry
  • Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types.

    〔生化〕植物血凝素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
    • As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.
    • Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
    • These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
    • One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.

Origin

1950s: from Latin lect- 'chosen' (from the verb legere) + -in1.

Definition of lectin in US English:

lectin

nounˈlektən
Biochemistry
  • Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types.

    〔生化〕植物血凝素

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
    • One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.
    • These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
    • Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
    • As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.

Origin

1950s: from Latin lect- ‘chosen’ (from the verb legere) + -in.

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