Lectins & Scavenger Receptors

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What do lectins bind to on pathogen cell surfaces?

Carbohydrates common to pathogen cell surfaces.

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What does the lectin receptor CD206 recognize?

Sulfated sugars, polysaccharides with terminal mannose, fucose, or N-acetylglucosamine.

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What process is activated by lectin binding?

Phagocytosis.

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Which scavenger receptors are found on macrophages?

SR-A and SR-B.

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What types of ligands do scavenger receptors bind to?

Negatively charged ligands such as sulfated sugars, lipoteichoic acid, and lipopolysaccharide.

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What process is activated by scavenger receptor binding?

Phagocytosis.