ZoologybioRxivPreprint
Structural assembly of the glycan-rich, chitin-reinforced adhesive of Hydra is coordinated by a lectin-like protein, HvAb1
Matthias Achrainer, Julia Ofer, Mario Kanetscheider…·Birgit Lengerer
This study identifies HvAb1 as a lectin-like protein organizing a glycan-rich, chitin-reinforced adhesive in Hydra, enabling reversible underwater adhesion.
DOI 10.64898/2026.06.30.735459