Agarose binding iris lectin is prepared from affinity purified lectin. Macroalgin I binds to many glycoproteins and glycolipids containing α-linked focal residues, such as ABO blood group glycoconjugates. This lectin binds preferentially to blood type O cells and has been used to determine secretion status. It has been identified as an excellent marker for human endothelial cells.
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