Beta-1,3-glucan-binding protein

UniProtKB accession:  Q9NL89

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UniProtKB description:  Involved in the recognition of invading microorganisms activating the phenoloxidase cascade (PubMed:10671539, PubMed:3136171, PubMed:19561300). Binds specifically to beta-1,3-glucan (PubMed:10671539, PubMed:3136171, PubMed:19561300, PubMed:21697086). Binds to both curdlan, a linear water-insoluble beta-1,3-glucan polysaccharide, and laminarin, a water-soluble beta-1,3-glucan polysaccharide containing beta-1,6 branches (PubMed:19561300).