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.
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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