Bdellovibrio species are naturally predatory, small, motile, Deltaproteobacteria that invade the periplasm of other larger gram-negative bacteria, killing and digesting them.
This is because lectins are tied directly to inflammation and autoimmune reactions in your body. Lectins are a form of protein found in nearly all plants and animals. They bind to the sugar molecules called polysaccharides that cover the surface of most cells in your body.
What Are Lectins? Lectins are proteins found in animals (including you) and plants â theyâre everywhere, especially in grains, legumes (especially soy), nuts and seeds. They have many protective functions in the human body â everything from recognizing pathogens to controlling protein levels in the blood.