Lektiiniryhmät
Lektiiniryhmät (lectin groups) refer to the classification of lectins based on their carbohydrate-binding specificities. Lectins are proteins that are found in nearly all organisms and are capable of binding to specific carbohydrate structures. This binding ability is the basis for their categorization into distinct groups. The classification system helps researchers understand the diverse roles of lectins in biological processes and their potential applications.
The most common classification is based on the type of sugar or sugar-like molecule to which a
Beyond simple sugar recognition, lectin groups can also be defined by their structural features or the evolutionary