Galectins are ß-galactoside binding lectins defined by a conserved sequence. In mammals, there is a family of galectins that interact with glycoproteins in both extracellular and intracellular milieu and regulate various ...

Laccases are versatile redox-enzymes that oxidize various phenolic compounds and aromatic amines. Because of the broad substrate specificity, these enzymes are of interest for many different biotechnological applications. ...

Few genes have so far been cloned and characterized in fruiting of the heterothallic mushroom Coprinopsis cinerea. Fruiting body development normally occurs on the dikaryon. However, the binucleate state of the mycelium ...