Figure 8

Diversity of C-type lectins founded in R. decussatus sequences. Alignment with other bivalve c-type lectins highlighted important residues. Cystein and Tryptophan residues are usually conserved (positions W1, C8, C31, W68, W83, W85, W105, C122, W139 and CC154) and together with other important residues such as A27, L38, G70, G82, D141 and E155. All positions shadowed are conserved at least 50%.