E. coli fucose-specific lectin

E. coli fucose-specific lectin is a protein produced by certain strains of E. coli bacteria. It has the ability to recognize and bind specifically to fucose, a type of sugar present on the surfaces of human cells and other organisms. This binding helps the bacteria attach to host tissues, which can be an initial step in infection. The lectin's specificity for fucose makes it a useful tool in research for studying cell surfaces and sugar structures. Understanding this interaction aids in developing therapies and diagnostics for bacterial infections and related diseases.