Table 1.
Distribution of SAα2,3 or SAα2,6 on cells in human airways and eyes*
| Tissue | Glycan | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Human airways | ||
| M cells in nasopharyngeal lymphoid tissue | SAα2,6 | 21 |
| Nasal mucosa | SAα2,6 | 22 |
| Paranasal sinuses | SAα2,6 | 22 |
| Pharynx | SAα2,6 | 22 |
| Larynx | SAα2,6 | 23 |
| Trachea | SAα2,6 | 11, 12, 13, 22, 23, 24 |
| Trachea/bronchi | SAα2,6 | 25, 26 |
| Bronchi | SAα2,6 | 22, 24, 27 |
| Bronchioles | SAα2,6 | 13, 22 |
| Laryngeal, tracheal and bronchial** goblet cells | SAα2,6 | 13, 23, 24 |
| Alveoli | SAα2,3 | 22, 24, 28 |
| Alveoli | SAα2,3Gal β1,4GlcNAc | 28 |
| SAα2,3Gal β1,3GalNAc | 28 | |
| Bronchiolar cells junctioning bronchiole and alveoli | SAα2,3 | 22 |
| Bronchi | SAα2,3 | 27 |
| Bronchi | SAα2,3Gal β1,4GlcNAc | 28 |
| Trachea/bronchi** | SAα2,3 | 25, 26 |
| Trachea | SAα2,3 | 24 |
| Nasopharynx | SAα2,3Gal β1,4GlcNAc | 28 |
| Nasal mucosa** | SAα2,3 | 22 |
| Laryngeal, tracheal and bronchial** goblet cells | SAα2,3 | 11, 12, 13, 23 |
| Human eyes | ||
| Conjunctiva | SAα2,3Galβ1,4(Fucα1,3)GlcNAc | 38 |
| SAα2,3Galβ1,3(Fucα1,4)GlcNAc | 39 | |
| Transformed conjunctival cells | SAα2,3(6) | 40, 71 |
*Cells are of epithelial origin if not otherwise stated.
**Expression is stated to be relatively low or on few cells in corresponding reference(s).