Phytohemagglutinins

Mucoproteins isolated from the kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris); some of them are mitogenic to lymphocytes, others agglutinate all or certain types of erythrocytes or lymphocytes. They are used mainly in the study of immune mechanisms and in cell culture.

Also Known As:

Hemagglutinins, Plant; Lectin, Kidney Bean; Lectin, Phaseolus vulgaris; Lectins, Phaseolus vulgaris; Plant Hemagglutinins; Kidney Bean Lectin; Kidney Bean Lectins; Lectins, Kidney Bean; Phaseolus vulgaris Lectin; Phaseolus vulgaris Lectins; Phytohemagglutinin

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Mitogens

Carbohydrates: 22023
- Glycoconjugates: 1353
  - Glycoproteins: 24834
    - Mucoproteins: 203
      - Phytohemagglutinins: 1944
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Glycoproteins: 24834
    - Mucoproteins: 203
      - Phytohemagglutinins: 1944
  - Lectins: 6782
    - Plant Lectins: 206
      - Phytohemagglutinins: 1944
  - Plant Proteins: 334
    - Plant Lectins: 206
      - Phytohemagglutinins: 1944

phaseolosaxin

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results