In recent years, the lectin-free diet has gained popularity as a dietary regimen that claims to offer various health benefits. Lectins are naturally occurring proteins found in many foods, and ...

The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing ...

The protein called intelectin-2 plays another important role by reinforcing the protective mucus layer that lines the ...

In theory, these undigested proteins can lead to issues such as nausea, vomiting, upset stomach and diarrhea. Some books and social media posts have also linked lectins to chronic inflammation and ...

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One more thing to nix from your diet? Maybe. Or not. Lectins – are they the new dietary evils or victims of the latest dietary trend? First, let’s back up a minute and explain what they are. Lectins ...

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Pegan. Keto. Paleo. Gluten-free. You know all about the usual trendy diets. But have you heard about the latest “it” diet to hit pop culture? It’s the lectin-free diet. In his book, “The Plant Paradox ...

The specificity of lectin binding to distinct saccharides makes them valuable reagents for investigation and identification of cells within complex tissues and potentially for delivery of agents into ...

Rapid and dependable methods for isolating human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC) populations are urgently needed for quality control in basic research and in cell-based therapy applications. Using lectin ...