Advances in Lectin Research

Overall Advances in Lectin Research reflects the rapid development of lectin research. Main topics are lectins as tools in biochemistry histochemistry immunology and biotechnology and their role in cell recognition cell isolation and in target cell killing. Furthermore the participation of lectins in pathogenic mechanisms is discussed. This particular volume publishes comprehensive reviews written by leading experts in the field. The reviews are of interest not only to the true lectinologist but also to any scientist or technician in biology and medicine using lectins in research.