An Example of a Secreted PRR is Mannose-Binding Lectin

Question

An example of a secreted PRR is mannose-binding lectin.What is a lectin?
A)A lipid that binds proteins.
B)A carbohydrate that binds proteins.
C)A carbohydrate that binds carbohydrates.
D)A protein that binds carbohydrates.
E)A protein that binds other proteins.

Accepted Answer

A lectin is a protein that binds to specific sugars or carbohydrates on the surface of cells or other molecules. Mannose-binding lectin, for example, recognizes and binds to carbohydrates containing mannose.