Role of protein glycosylation in host-pathogen interaction
B Lin, X Qing, J Liao, K Zhuo - Cells, 2020 - mdpi.com
Host-pathogen interactions are fundamental to our understanding of infectious diseases.
Protein glycosylation is one kind of common post-translational modification, forming …
Protein glycosylation is one kind of common post-translational modification, forming …
[HTML][HTML] Taxonomic distribution and molecular evolution of mytilectins
M Gerdol, DE Nerelli, N Martelossi, Y Ogawa, Y Fujii… - Marine Drugs, 2023 - mdpi.com
R-type lectins are a widespread group of sugar-binding proteins found in nearly all domains
of life, characterized by the presence of a carbohydrate-binding domain that adopts a β …
of life, characterized by the presence of a carbohydrate-binding domain that adopts a β …
Immunity in molluscs: recognition and effector mechanisms, with a focus on bivalvia
The study of molluscan immune systems, in particular those of bivalve molluscs (eg, clams,
oysters, scallops, mussels), has experienced great growth in recent decades, mainly due to …
oysters, scallops, mussels), has experienced great growth in recent decades, mainly due to …
A genomic and transcriptomic analysis of the C-Type lectin Gene Family reveals highly expanded and Diversified repertoires in Bivalves
C-type lectins belong to a widely conserved family of lectins characterized in Metazoa. They
show important functional diversity and immune implications, mainly as pathogen …
show important functional diversity and immune implications, mainly as pathogen …
The immune system of the freshwater zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, decrypted by proteogenomics of hemocytes and plasma compartments
M Lepretre, C Almunia, J Armengaud, A Salvador… - Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The immune system of bivalves is of great interest since it reflects the health status of these
organisms during stressful conditions. While immune molecular responses are well …
organisms during stressful conditions. While immune molecular responses are well …
Crystal structure of MytiLec, a galactose-binding lectin from the mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis with cytotoxicity against certain cancer cell types
MytiLec is a lectin, isolated from bivalves, with cytotoxic activity against cancer cell lines that
express globotriaosyl ceramide, Galα (1, 4) Galβ (1, 4) Glcα1-Cer, on the cell surface …
express globotriaosyl ceramide, Galα (1, 4) Galβ (1, 4) Glcα1-Cer, on the cell surface …
Molecular and functional characterization of a glycosylated galactose-binding lectin from Mytilus californianus
E García-Maldonado, P Cano-Sánchez… - Fish & Shellfish …, 2017 - Elsevier
Lectins play crucial roles for innate immune responses in invertebrates by recognizing and
eliminating pathogens. In this study, a lectin from the mussel Mytilus californianus (MCL) …
eliminating pathogens. In this study, a lectin from the mussel Mytilus californianus (MCL) …
First insights into the repertoire of secretory lectins in rotifers
M Gerdol - Marine Drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Due to their high biodiversity and adaptation to a mutable and challenging environment,
aquatic lophotrochozoan animals are regarded as a virtually unlimited source of bioactive …
aquatic lophotrochozoan animals are regarded as a virtually unlimited source of bioactive …
Immune-related genes in gastropods and bivalves: a comparative overview
M Gerdol - Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2017 - arts.units.it
The biological diversity of molluscs and their adaptation to highly diverse environments offer
a unique opportunity for studying the evolution of the innate immune system in invertebrates …
a unique opportunity for studying the evolution of the innate immune system in invertebrates …
Genetic and molecular basis of the immune system in the brachiopod Lingula anatina
The extension of comparative immunology to non-model systems, such as mollusks and
annelids, has revealed an unexpected diversity in the complement of immune receptors and …
annelids, has revealed an unexpected diversity in the complement of immune receptors and …