EEL consists of six closely related lectins with isoelectric points
between pH 4.3 and pH 4.7. Most of the 35 kDa subunits
appear to consist of two disulfide linked chains of about 17
kDa. This lectin has a carbohydrate binding specificity toward
type 1 or type 2 chain blood group B structures but will bind
other oligosaccharides containing galactosyl (α-1,3) galactose.
Unlike Ulex europaeus and Lotus tetragonolobus lectins,
EEL has a high affinity toward type 1 chain blood group H
structures. This lectin has been reported to bind to endothelial
cells from human and non-human sources and recognizes
carbohydrate structures on the surface of stimulated murine
peritoneal lymphoid cells.
Inhibiting/Eluting Sugar: 500 mM lactose
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