Lectins are proteins of non-immune origin present throughout all kingdoms of life. They are
capable of binding to specific carbohydrates reversibly, thus performing several biological …

Lectins are a class of proteins with specific and reversible carbohydrate binding properties.
Plant lectins constitute the group of these proteins most studied, placing emphasis on the …

Aims To evaluate the antibiofilm potential of water‐soluble Moringa oleifera seed lectin
(WSMoL) on Serratia marcescens and Bacillus sp. Methods and Results WSMoL inhibited …

The antimicrobial and anticaries effects of CaneCPI-5 were evaluated. Ninety bovine
enamel samples were treated for 60 s with either phosphate-buffered-saline (PBS), 0.12 …

Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins that play vital roles in many biological processes.
In this study, lectins from three Egyptian cultivars (fava bean, lentil, and pea) were isolated …

This study aimed to evaluate the abilities of plant and algae lectins to inhibit planktonic
growth and biofilm formation in bacteria and yeasts. Initially, ten lectins were tested on …

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits are referred as a “superfood” due to its immense
potential for health benefits. This work describes the isolation, characterization and …

Nowadays, natural medicines like honey, clove, miswak, and propolis are a part of dental
treatment due to their reduced toxicity, wide availability, and cost effectiveness. This chapter …

The effect of different artificial saliva formulations on biofilm activity and viability, and on
enamel demineralization for head and neck cancer (HNC) patients was evaluated. Irradiated …

A novel lectin was isolated from the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa. To achieve this end, the
crude extract from the quinoa was submitted to two purification steps, Sephadex G50 and …