Anti-Malectin antibodies are used for the immunodetection of the protein encoded by the MLEC gene. In humans, the canonical protein has a reported length of 292 amino acid residues and a mass of 32.2 kDa. Its subcellular localization is in the ER. A member of the Malectin protein family, it is known to be involved with carbohydrate metabolism and homeostasis. Post-translational modifications have been described, including glycosylation. Other names for this target antigen include KIAA0152 and oligosaccharyltransferase complex subunit (non-catalytic). Gene orthologs have been identified in the mouse, rat, bovine, frog, zebrafish, chimpanzee and chicken species. Some Malectin antibodies may have been used in research and have associated citations. Immunohistochemistry is a widely used application for these antibodies. In addition, Western Blot is also a common application.