Lectin binding: MAL-I binds to Sia-α2-3Galβ1-4GlcNAc (Panel A, D, G and J), MAL-II binds to Sia-α2-3Galβ1-3GalNAc (Panel B, E, H and K) and SNA binds to Sia-α2-6-linkage (Panel C, F, I and L) to determine the Sias distribution on the ud- and wd-NHBE cells.

Abstract

<p>MAL-I, MAL-II and SNA bindings presented on the (A-C) <i>en face</i> staining of ud-NHBE, (D-F) cross-section staining of ud-NHBE, (G-I) cross-section staining of wd-NHBE cells <i>in vitro</i> cultures and (J-L) the human bronchial biopsy in reddish brown.</p