Collectin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002205",
  "term": "Collectin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of soluble pattern recognition receptor belonging to the C-type lectin superfamily, characterized by a collagen-like region and a carbohydrate-recognition domain. These proteins bind to specific carbohydrate patterns found on the surfaces of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, but not on host cells. Mannose-binding lectin is a well-known collectin that, upon binding to a pathogen, activates the lectin pathway of the complement system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "C-type lectin",
    "mannose-binding protein"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1146 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/collectin/"
}