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A Chitin-Binding Lectin from Stinging Nettle Rhizomes with Antifungal Properties
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Rhizomes of stinging nettle contain a small-sized lectin that exhibits binding specificity toward chitin. This lectin inhibits growth of several phytopathogenic and saprophytic chitin-containing fungi in vitro. The antifungal action of the nettle lectin differs from the action of chitinases, which are a ubiquitous class of antifungal plant proteins. Moreover, the nettle lectin acts synergistically with chitinase in inhibiting fungal growth. The nettle lectin may be a promising candidate for possible applications in the genetic engineering of disease-resistant crops.
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- Authors
- Broekaert, W. F., Van Parijs, J., Leyns, F., Joos, H., & Peumans, W. J.
- Venue
- Science
- Published
- 1989-09-08
- Volume
- 245
- Issue
- 4922
- Pages
- 1100-1102
- ISSN
- 0036-8075 (ISSN-L)
- 1095-9203
- OpenAlex
- W2071587489
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- 293
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 4.59
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
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- closed
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