BiotechLec

BiotechLec provides a centralized reference of lectin binding specificities to support glycobiology, biotechnology, and clinical research.


Key Features:

  • Data consolidation: Consolidates scattered and heterogeneous lectin-related data sources into a single integrated resource.
  • Binding specificity documentation: Documents lectin binding specificity and molecular recognition of glycans.
  • UniLectin integration: Integrates and leverages the UniLectin molecular knowledge base for lectin-related molecular data.

Scientific Applications:

  • Glycobiology research: Facilitates exploration of lectins as probes to study glycan interactions and recognition mechanisms.
  • Biotechnology and clinical research: Supports investigations and development where lectin–glycan recognition is pivotal in biotechnological and clinical contexts.

Methodology:

Consolidates heterogeneous data sources and leverages the UniLectin molecular knowledge base to document and provide insights into lectin binding properties.

Topics

Details

Cost:
Free of charge
Tool Type:
web application
Operating Systems:
Mac, Linux, Windows
Added:
11/30/2023
Last Updated:
11/30/2023

Operations

Publications

Schnider B, Escudero FL, Imberty A, Lisacek F. BiotechLec: an interactive guide of commercial lectins for glycobiology and biomedical research applications. Glycobiology. 2023;33(9):684-686. doi:10.1093/glycob/cwad034. PMID:37083961. PMCID:PMC10627245.

PMID: 37083961
Funding: - ANR PIA Glyco@Alps: ANR-15-IDEX-0002 - Labex ARCANE: ANR-17-EURE-0003