The major sialoglycoprotein of human erythrocyte membranes. It consists of at least two sialoglycopeptides and is composed of 60% carbohydrate including sialic acid and 40% protein. It is involved in a number of different biological activities including the binding of MN blood groups, influenza viruses, kidney bean phytohemagglutinin, and wheat germ agglutinin.
Also Known As:
Glycophorin C; Glycophorin A; Glycophorin A(M); Glycophorin B; Glycophorin E; Glycophorin HA; Ss Erythrocyte Membrane Sialoglycoproteins; Ss Sialoglycoprotein; beta-Sialoglycoprotein; Sialoglycoprotein, MN; Sialoglycoprotein, Ss; Sialoglycoproteins, Erythrocyte; beta Sialoglycoprotein; Erythrocyte Sialoglycoproteins; Glycoconnectin; Glycoconnectins; Glycophorin; Glycophorin D; MN Sialoglycoprotein; Red Blood Cell Membrane Sialoglycoprotein