Concanavalin A
Concanavalin A is a Ca2+/Mn2+-dependent and mannose/glucose-binding plant lectin that can be found in jack bean. Concanavalin A can induce programmed cell death. Concanavalin A can be used to induce acute hepatic injury[1][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
11028-71-0
UNSPSC
12352200
Hazard Statement
H317, H334, H361
Target
Antibiotic; Apoptosis
Type
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Related Pathways
Anti-infection; Apoptosis
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/concanavalin-a.html
Purity
94
Solubility
H2O : 8.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
[ConcanavalinA]
Precautions
H317, H334, H361
References & Citations
[1]Li W, et, al. Concanavalin A: a potential anti-neoplastic agent targeting apoptosis, autophagy and anti-angiogenesis for cancer therapeutics. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2011 Oct 22;414 (2) :282-6. |[2]Cantelli A, et, al. Concanavalin A-Rose Bengal bioconjugate for targeted Gram-negative antimicrobial photodynamic therapy. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2020 Mar 13;206:111852. |[3]Zhou Y, et al. The Protective Effect of Resveratrol on Concanavalin-A-Induced Acute Hepatic Injury in Mice. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2015;2015:506390.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
Store at -20°C for 2 years, away from moisture
Scientific Category
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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