Carbohydrate-Binding Proteins: Applications in Biotechnology

Carbohydrate-binding proteins are involved in various biological processes. Additionally, their ability to bind to carbohydrates has led to their use as biotechnological tools in numerous applications. These applications include the high-throughput determination of polysaccharides, the visualization of carbohydrates in their natural environment, the immobilization and purification of enzymes, and the detection of pathogenic bacteria.