Properties
Description
Some lectins trigger mitogenic activities in differentiated or resting cells. These lectins do not cause toxicity. A right concentration of affinity-purified Phytolacca americana lectin (PWM) is provided in a sterile solution for stimulating cells that respond to the lectin.
Biological Source
Pokeweed
Carbonhydrate Specificity
GlcNAcβ(1-4)GlcNAc; [Galβ(1-4)GlcNAc]2
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar
Oligomers of β(1-4)-linked N-Acetylglucosamine
Blood Group Specificity
Non-specific
Applications
Cell culture
