Concanavalin A

• UNSPSC 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].

• Target Antigen:

  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

• Solubility:

  H2O : 8.33 mg/mL (ultrasonic)

• Smiles:

  [Concanavalin A]

• 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:

  -20°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)

• Clinical Information:

  No Development Reported

• CAS Number:

  11028-71-0