Metal-binding sites of concanavalin A and their role in the binding of alpha-methyl d-glucopyranoside

Binding of a transition metal ion to specific sites in concanavalin A induces the formation of specific Ca(2+) ion-binding sites. Sites for binding alpha-methyl d-glucopyranoside exist only when a transition metal ion and Ca(2+) ion are bound.

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Published in:Biochemical journal 1968-10, Vol.109 (4), p.669-672
Main Authors: Kalb, A J, Levitzki, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Binding Sites
Calcium
Chemical Phenomena
Chemistry
Copper
Glycogen
Metals
Nickel
Plant Proteins
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Summary:Binding of a transition metal ion to specific sites in concanavalin A induces the formation of specific Ca(2+) ion-binding sites. Sites for binding alpha-methyl d-glucopyranoside exist only when a transition metal ion and Ca(2+) ion are bound.
ISSN:0264-6021
0306-3283
1470-8728
DOI:10.1042/bj1090669