Definition of lectin in English:

lectin

noun ˈlɛktɪnˈlektən

Biochemistry

Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types.
〔生化〕植物血凝素
Example sentencesExamples
- The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
- As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.
- Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
- These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
- One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.

Origin

1950s: from Latin lect- 'chosen' (from the verb legere) + -in¹.

Definition of lectin in US English:

lectin

nounˈlektən

Biochemistry

Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types.
〔生化〕植物血凝素
Example sentencesExamples
- The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins.
- One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses.
- These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells.
- Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes.
- As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc.

Origin

1950s: from Latin lect- ‘chosen’ (from the verb legere) + -in.

词汇	lectin
释义	Definition of lectin in English: lectin noun ˈlɛktɪnˈlektən Biochemistry Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types. 〔生化〕植物血凝素 Example sentencesExamples The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins. As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc. Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes. These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells. One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses. Origin 1950s: from Latin lect- 'chosen' (from the verb legere) + -in¹. Definition of lectin in US English: lectin nounˈlektən Biochemistry Any of a class of proteins, chiefly of plant origin, which bind specifically to certain sugars and so cause agglutination of particular cell types. 〔生化〕植物血凝素 Example sentencesExamples The second, and major part, is a quick reference alphabetical directory listing around 170 lectins. One of the most fascinating aspects of this topic is the interrelationship between lectins and viruses. These results suggest that tomato lectin is an early marker in the differentiation of neural stem cells. Pokeweed mitogen is one of the few lectins that stimulates B lymphocytes as well as T lymphocytes. As I understand there is an argument about the possible role of lectins in the diet on metabolism, etc. Origin 1950s: from Latin lect- ‘chosen’ (from the verb legere) + -in.
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