Look up: mannan

1. mannan
   a polysaccharide,occurring particularly in the hemicelluloses of coniferous timbers,built up of mannose residues Category: Botany and zoology
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2. mannan
   Mannose-containing polysaccharides found in plants as storage material, in association with cellulose as hemicellulose. In yeasts a wall constituent.
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3. mannan
   Type: Term Pronunciation: man′an Definitions: 1. The pathway of complement activation that comprises several proteins that in general involve carbohydrate recognition for binding; considered part of the innate immune response. By binding to pathogens via carbohydrates, these proteins provide a...
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4. Mannan
   `Mannan` is a plant polysaccharide that is a polymer of the sugar mannose. Detection of mannan leads to lysis in the mannan-binding lectin pathway.It is generally found in yeast, bacteria and plants. It shows α(1-4) linkage. It is a form of storage polysaccharide. `See Also`: References:
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5. Mannan
   (film) `Mannan` is a 1992 Indian Tamil language film starring Rajinikanth, Kushboo, Manorama, Pandari Bai, Goundamani, Vijayashanti and Visu. The film is a remake of the 1986 hit Kannada film Anuraaga Aralitu starring Dr. Rajkumar Cast: Plot: Krishnan (rajini) is a kind-hearted poor man who ...
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