Galactose-binding lectin

UniProtKB accession:  A0A0P0E482

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UniProtKB description:  D-galactose-binding lectin. Binds also N-acetyl-D-galactosamine. Has hemagglutination activity towards all types of human erythrocytes (O, A and B) and rabbit erythrocytes. Agglutinates Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria including E.coli DH5-alpha and L.plantarum ATCC8014, respectively, and has bacteriostatic activity against them. Agglutinates also M.lysodeikticus. May be involved in innate immunity by recognizing and eliminating pathogens.