Another word for lectins

However, potatoes also contain a number of other inherent toxicants such as tropane alkaloids, terpenoids, saponins, protease inhibitors and lectins.

The carbohydrate-binding sites of these lectins consist of two conserved amino acids on beta pleated sheets.

The purpose was to extract the lectins from these foods for use in laboratory experiments.

For example inadequately cooked kidney beans contain compounds called lectins that can cause a toxic effect on the blood.