POKEWEED MITOGEN Property

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

PBS: 1 mg/mL

form 

lyophilized powder

color 

white to off-white

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

42/43

Safety Statements 

36

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

PZ3540000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P284Wear respiratory protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

POKEWEED MITOGEN Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) has been used:

• it has been used as a positive control to treat cells
• to stimulate cell culture for the analysis of lymphocyte proliferation
• to stimulate T cells

Uses

Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) is used in Lymphocyte Transformation Assay and culture medium.

Uses

Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) has been used:

• for the stimulation of cluster of differentiation (CD4+) T cells
• for the activation of primary peripheral blood lymphocytes
• for the stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells

General Description

Lectins are proteins of plant origin, which have the ability to bind to certain neuronal surface glycoproteins and glycolipids. This ability of theirs helps them to be used as neuroanatomical tracers, as they are taken and transported in a retrograde or anterograde fashion.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lectin agglutinates cells and precipitates polysaccharides and glycoproteins. It has anti-cancer, anti-human immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV) and anti-microbial infection properties. Lectin is associated with toxic allergens and hemagglutinins. Lectin inhibits mucosal atrophy, lowers type 2 diabetes and obesity, enhances nutrient absorption and regulates drug targeting.