GLYCOCONNECTIN
\ɡlˈa͡ɪkəkˌɒnɪktˌɪn], \ɡlˈaɪkəkˌɒnɪktˌɪn], \ɡ_l_ˈaɪ_k_ə_k_ˌɒ_n_ɪ_k_t_ˌɪ_n]\
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The major sialoglycoprotein of the human erythrocyte membrane. It consists of at least two sialoglycopeptides and is composed of 60% carbohydrate including sialic acid and 40% protein. It is involved in a number of different biological activities including the binding of MN blood groups, influenza viruses, kidney bean phytohemagglutinin, and wheat germ agglutinin.
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