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concanavalin |
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concanavalin either of two phytohemagglutinins isolated along with canavalin from the meal of the jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis and other species of Canavalia), which agglutinate the blood of mammals as a result of reaction with polyglucosans. concanavalin A binds to sugar residues on cell surfaces and stimulates T lymphocytes to proliferate; has also been shown to inhibit the growth of ascites tumors. Called also Con A. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Concanavalin A-induced discharge of glycocalyx of raphidophycean flagellates, Chattonella marina and Heterosigma akashiwo. 6] irradiated BALB/c spleen cells per well in 2 mL RP-10 media supplemented with 5% rat concanavalin A supernatant as a source of interleukin-2. The cellular supernatants of the cell cultures were purified using Concanavalin A matrix. |
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