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Concanavalin A  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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Entry terms

  • 11028-71-0

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-N92BNQ9V-K

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