BanLec - a lectin represents a protein which is able to bind to sugars. Banana lectin is able to suppress HIV infection, preventing the penetration of the virus into the body. According to scientists, BanLec affects the protein shell that surrounds the genetic material of the HIV virus.
However, the main problem of HIV consists in virus mutation making HIV virus resistant to drugs. According to the study the presence of lectins makes difficult for the viruses to mutate. Lectins can bind to sugars on different parts of the HIV membrane, and the virus can bypass them only through the numerous mutations.
The authors of the study believe that the banana lectin can be very effective component of a new vaginal bactericidal remedy that will help women protect themselves from HIV infection.
The results of the Study have been published in Journal of Biological Chemistry.
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