Masking Effects of Sulfate upon Microciona Sponge Cell Carbohydrates: A Lectin Histochemical Study

Sulfate is known to exert strong masking effects on carbohydrate residues. Herein, lectin histochemistry revealed that desulfation of the adhesive proteoglycans found on the surface of marine sponge Microciona prolifera enhanced lectin staining by promoting the binding of sulfate termini to sulfate-...

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Published in:The Biological bulletin (Lancaster) 1996-10, Vol.191 (2), p.296-297
Main Authors: Kaltenbach, J. C., Hudock, K. M., Burger, M. M., Misevic, G., Kuhns, W. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic life
Carbohydrates
Cells
Enzymes
Marine
Marine biology
Microciona prolifera
Proteoglycans
Sponges
Sponges (Animals)
Sulfates
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Summary:Sulfate is known to exert strong masking effects on carbohydrate residues. Herein, lectin histochemistry revealed that desulfation of the adhesive proteoglycans found on the surface of marine sponge Microciona prolifera enhanced lectin staining by promoting the binding of sulfate termini to sulfate-binding lectins. The enhanced binding indicated positive affinities of lectins for specific sugars.
ISSN:0006-3185
1939-8697
DOI:10.1086/BBLv191n2p296