Pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and other microbes constantly change to
ensure survival. Several pathogens have adopted strict and intricate strategies to fight …

Lectins are biologically versatile biomolecules with remarkable antimicrobial effects, notably
against bacteria, fungi and protozoa, in addition to modulating host immunity. For this, the …

Lectins have been studied in the past few years as an alternative to inhibit the development
of pathogenic bacteria and gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants. The development …

The lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that are highly specific to sugar groups
associated to other molecules. In addition to interacting with carbohydrates, a number of …

Gentamicin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic used to treat infections of various origins. In the
last few decades, the constant use of gentamicin has resulted in increased bacterial …

A seed lectin from Manilkara zapota (MZSL) was purified using ammonium sulphate
precipitation and affinity chromatography. Hemagglutination activity, neutral sugar content …

Staphylococcus aureus is recognized as an important pathogen causing a wide spectrum of
diseases. Here we examined the antimicrobial effects of the lectin isolated from leaves of …

DVL is a Man/Glc-binding lectin from Dioclea violacea seeds that has the ability to interact
with the antibiotic gentamicin. The present work aimed to evaluate whether the DVL has the …

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is associated with the appearance of bacterial
resistance. In light of this, plant-based products treating infections are considered potential …

Tumor cells may develop alterations in glycosylation patterns during the initial phase of
carcinogenesis. These alterations may be important therapeutic targets for lectins with …