Hemagglutinin

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005175",
  "term": "Hemagglutinin",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A glycoprotein found on the surface of certain viruses, particularly influenza viruses, that binds to sialic acid receptors on host cell membranes. This binding initiates the process of viral entry into the cell. It also causes red blood cells to agglutinate, a property used in diagnostic assays.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "erythrocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1174 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hemagglutinin/"
}