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Recognition of mannosylated ligands and influenza A virus by human surfactant protein D: contributions of an extended site and residue 343.
Biochemistry - 21 Apr 2009
Crouch Erika, Hartshorn Kevan, Horlacher Tim, McDonald Barbara, Smith Kelly, Cafarella Tanya, Seaton Barbara, Seeberger Peter H, Head James
Abstract excerpt
Surfactant protein D (SP-D) plays important roles in antiviral host defense. Although SP-D shows a preference for glucose/maltose, the protein also recognizes d-mannose and a variety of mannose-rich microbial ligands. This latter preference prompted an examination of the mechanisms of mannose recognition, particularly as they relate to high-mannose viral glycans. Trimeric neck plus carbohydrate recognition...
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