The amino acid sequences of jacalin and the Maclura pomifera agglutinin

FEBS Lett. 1991 May 6;282(2):382-4. doi: 10.1016/0014-5793(91)80518-8.

Abstract

Amino acid sequences for the alpha-chains of the Moraceae lectins, jacalin and Maclura pomifera agglutinin, were determined by protein sequencing. Both are 133 residues long and contain several genetically variant positions; the overall homology is 85%. A possible site for the known glycopeptide of jacalin was located. The alpha-chains have a conserved tryptophan residue that may be part of the binding-site.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Lectins / chemistry*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Plant Lectins*

Substances

  • Lectins
  • Plant Lectins
  • jacalin
  • maclurin