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The C‐type lectin‐like domain superfamily

The FEBS Journal, 2005
The superfamily of proteins containing C‐type lectin‐like domains (CTLDs) is a large group of extracellular Metazoan proteins with diverse functions. The CTLD structure has a characteristic double‐loop (‘loop‐in‐a‐loop’) stabilized by two highly conserved disulfide bridges located at the bases of the loops, as well as a set of conserved hydrophobic and
Zelensky, Alex, Gready, Jill
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Interaction of the capsular polysaccharide A from Bacteroides fragilis with DC-SIGN on human dendritic cells is necessary for its processing and presentation to T cells.

Frontiers in Immunology, 2013
The zwitterionic capsular polysaccharide A (PSA) of Bacteroides fragilis is the first carbohydrate antigen described to be presented in major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II for the induction of CD4+ T cell responses.
Karien eBloem, Karien eBloem, Juan J Garcia-Vallejo, Ilona M Vuist, Brian eCobb, Sandra J van Vliet, Yvette eVan Kooyk   +6 more
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C-type lectins in immunity: recent developments

Current Opinion in Immunology, 2015
C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) comprise a large superfamily of proteins, which recognise a diverse range of ligands, and are defined by the presence of at least one C-type lectin-like domain (CTLD). Of particular interest are the single extracellular CTLD-containing receptors of the 'Dectin-1' and 'Dectin-2' clusters, which associate with signalling ...
Dambuza, Ivy M, Brown, Gordon D
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Characterization of C-type lectins reveals an unexpectedly limited interaction between Cryptococcus neoformans spores and Dectin-1.

PLoS ONE, 2017
Phagocytosis by innate immune cells is an important process for protection against multiple pathologies and is particularly important for resistance to infection.
Naomi M Walsh, Marcel Wuthrich, Huafeng Wang, Bruce Klein, Christina M Hull   +4 more
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Horizontal gene transfer contributed to the evolution of extracellular surface structures [PDF]

, 2012
The single-cell layered ectoderm of the fresh water polyp Hydra fulfills the function of an epidermis by protecting the animals from the surrounding medium.
Altstätter, Johannes, Böttger, Angelika, David, Charles N., Deutzmann, Rainer, Doxey, Andrew C., Gabius, Hans-Joachim, Geissner, Andreas, Heim, Astrid, Hess, Michael W., McConkey, Brendan J., Münder, Sandra, Pauly, Barbara, Pfaller, Kristian, Salvenmoser, Willi   +13 more
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Rice endosperm is cost-effective for the production of recombinant griffithsin with potent activity against HIV [PDF]

, 2015
Protein microbicides containing neutralizing antibodies and antiviral lectins may help to reduce the rate of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) if it is possible to manufacture the components in large quantities at a cost affordable in HIV‐
Arcalis, E, Capell, T, Christou, P, Evans, A, Medina, V, O'Keefe, BR, Ramessar, K, Shattock, RJ, Stöger, E, Vamvaka, E   +9 more
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Visual Molecular Dynamics Investigations of the Impact of Hydrophobic Nanoparticles on Prognosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and Cancers [PDF]

, 2012
The possible impact of hydrophobic lectin nanoparticles on the prognosis and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cancers was investigated by Visual Molecular Dynamics (VMD) computer modeling programs available from the Beckmann Advanced ...
I. C. Baianu, M Charles, V. I. Prisecaru
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Multi-lectin Affinity Chromatography and Quantitative Proteomic Analysis Reveal Differential Glycoform Levels between Prostate Cancer and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Sera. [PDF]

, 2018
Currently prostate-specific antigen is used for prostate cancer (PCa) screening, however it lacks the necessary specificity for differentiating PCa from other diseases of the prostate such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), presenting a clinical need
Adusumilli, Ravali, Brooks, James D, Kullolli, Majlinda, Mallick, Parag, Pitteri, Sharon J, Tanimoto, Cheylene, Totten, Sarah M   +6 more
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A single-pass type I membrane protein, mannose-specific L-type lectin, potentially involved in the adhesion and invasion of Cryptosporidium parvum

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Cryptosporidium is a globally distributed zoonotic protozoan parasite that can cause severe diarrhea in humans and animals. L-type lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins involved in multiple pathways in animals and plants, including protein ...
Zhang Xiaotian, Sun Songying, Zhao Wenchao, Wang Luyang, Liang Guanda, Wang Yuexin, Cai Baiyi, Zhang Longxian, Li Xiaoying, Zhang Sumei   +9 more
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Mechanistic insights into the role of C-type lectin receptor/CARD9 signaling in human antifungal immunity

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2016
Human CARD9 deficiency is an autosomal recessive primary immunodeficiency disorder caused by biallelic mutations in the gene CARD9, which encodes a signaling protein that is found downstream of many C-type lectin receptors (CLRs).
Rebecca A. Drummond, Michail S. Lionakis
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