The major sialoglycoprotein of human erythrocyte membranes. 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.

DUI

D006021 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0009482

Previous indexing

Erythrocytes (1966-1976); Glycopeptides (1973-1976); Glycoproteins (1966-1976); Neuraminic Acids (1966-1976); Sialic Acids (1975-1976)

History note

91(77); was see under SIALOGLYCOPROTEINS 1977-90

Public note

91; was see under SIALOGLYCOPROTEINS 1977-90