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Lectin from Canavalia ensiformis

lyophilized, ≥50% (GE), powder

Synonym(s):

Agglutinin from jack beans, Con A

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MDL number:
MFCD00071069
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.56
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biological source

Canavalia ensiformis

form

powder

quality

lyophilized

mol wt

Mr ~53000

concentration

≥50% (GE)

technique(s)

XRF: suitable

storage temp.

2-8°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Con A is not blood group specific but has an affinity for terminal α-D-mannosyl and α-D-glucosyl residues. Ca2+ and Mn2+ ions are required for activity. Con A dissociates into dimers at pH 5.6 or below. Between pH 5.8 and pH 7.0, Con A exists as a tetramer; above pH 7.0 higher aggregates are formed. Con A exhibits mitogenic activity which is dependent on its degree of aggregation. Succinylation results in an active dimeric form which remains a dimer above pH 5.6.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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