Concanavalin

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Crystal Structure of Concanavalin A, 1nxd

Concanavalin A (ConA) is a carbohydrate-binding protein from jack-bean ( Canavalia ensiformis). It binds to certain sugars and to metal. It is used to characterize glycoproteins on cell surfaces.

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