Distribution and Evolution of the Lectin Family in Soybean (Glycine max)

Lectins are a diverse group of proteins that bind specific carbohydrates and are found throughout all kingdoms. In plants, lectins are involved in a range of important processes such as plant defense and stress signaling. Although the genome sequence of Glycine max (soybean) has been published, litt...

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Main Authors: Sofie Van Holle, Els J. M. Van Damme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/2/2868