Product Description: 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].
Applications: COVID-19-immunoregulation
Formula: N/A
References: [1]Zhou Y, et al. The Protective Effect of Resveratrol on Concanavalin-A-Induced Acute Hepatic Injury in Mice. Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2015;2015:506390./[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]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.
CAS Number: 11028-71-0
Molecular Weight: N/A
Research Area: Cancer; Infection; Inflammation/Immunology
Solubility: H2O : 8.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Antibiotic;Apoptosis