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Vocabulary Entry
tolectin
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of lectin, a protein that binds carbohydrates and plays a role in cell recognition processes.
Example Sentences
"Tolectin is involved in cell signaling and immune response."
"Researchers studied the effects of tolectin on sugar-binding behavior."
"The presence of tolectin can influence the adhesion of cells in tissue cultures."
V
verb
To bind or interact with carbohydrates, usually in the context of biological processes.
Example Sentences
"The protein tolectin can tolectin to various sugar molecules."
"Scientists aim to tolectin with specific carbohydrates to enhance binding affinity."
"The research focused on how tolectin interacts with different cell types."