"malectin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: malectins [plural]
Etymology: From membrane-anchored lectin. Head templates: {{en-noun}} malectin (plural malectins)
  1. (biochemistry) A membrane-anchored protein of the endoplasmic reticulum that recognises and binds glycans Categories (topical): Proteins

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