Hyaluronate are…?
Hyaluronates are glycosaminoglycans covalently linked to define recidues of specific core proteins
What are lectins?
Lectins are glycoproteins that recognise specific oligosacharides.
Examples of plant lectins
* Wheat germ agglutinin
Example of animal lectin
Mannan-binding lectin (MBL)
A glycoprotein found in blood plasma
What is a biomolecule?
A bimolecule is any molecule produced by living things
Dextrans:
Bacterial and yeast polysaccharides
Synthesis dextren: (example)
Sephadex