Concanavalin A

A MANNOSE/GLUCOSE binding lectin isolated from the jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis). It is a potent mitogen used to stimulate cell proliferation in lymphocytes, primarily T-lymphocyte, cultures.

Year introduced: 1974(1971)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.503.499.500, D12.776.765.678.500

MeSH Unique ID: D003208

Registry Number: 11028-71-0

Previous Indexing:

• Lectins (1966-1970)

See Also:

• Receptors, Concanavalin A

Pharmacologic Action:

• Mitogens

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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Lectins
Plant Lectins
Concanavalin A

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins
Proteins
Plant Proteins
Plant Lectins
Concanavalin A