November 2008
Cell differentiation and motility: Galectin-1 gives them a go!
The carbohydrate binding protein galectin-1 increases glioblastoma cell motility and promotes B-cell differentiation by binding to cell surface glycoproteins.
Original research paper: Journal of Biological Chemistry, (6 October 2008)
doi:10.1074/jbc.M803646200Developmental glycosylation: A small sugar
Fucosylation by the protein O-fucosyltransferase 1 (Pofut1) is required for the development of the enteric nervous system in mice, but blocks acetylcholine receptor clustering on skeletal muscles.
Original research paper: Mol Cell Neurosci. 39, 452-464 (2008)
doi:10.1016/j.mcn.2008.07.026