signaling lectin

abbrev: SIGLEC
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13676
Any member of a large family of lectins that bind sialylated glycans.
Note: Most are associated with cells of the immune system.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1244 [Terms] [Paper]