Concanavalin A is a plant lectin that is a T-cell mitogen, and induces apoptosis in human fibroblasts.
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Applications
Concanavalin A is a plant lectin that is a T-cell mitogen, and induces apoptosis in human fibroblasts.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water and phosfate buffered saline.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Ahirwar, R.; Nahar, P. Screening and Identification of a DNA Aptamer tov Concanavalin A and Its Application in Food Analysis. J. Agri. Food Chem. 2015, 63 (16), 4104-4111.
- Dong, L.; Feng, S.; Li, S.; Song, P.; Wang, J. Preparation of Concanavalin A-Chelating Magnetic Nanoparticles for Selective Enrichment of Glycoproteins. Anal. Chem. 2015, 87 (13), 6849-6853.