oligomannoses
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Researchers used mannose-specific antibodies to identify mannose-rich glycoproteins in the cancer cells.
Definition:Antibodies that specifically bind to oligomannoses.
Example:The interaction between ManLAM and mannose-specific lectins plays a crucial role in the immune response against TB.
Definition:A glycolipid found in the cell walls of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that binds to mannose residues, such as those in oligomannoses.
Example:The glycan array was used to determine the binding affinity of various lectins to different oligomannose structures.
Definition:A technology that provides a set of glycoconjugates for studying interactions involving oligomannoses and other glycosylated structures.
Example:Tumor-specific glycoepitopes like oligomannoses are potential targets for immunotherapy.
Definition:Distinct glycoepitopes, such as oligomannoses, that are specifically expressed on the surface of tumor cells.
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