Concanavalin A

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002355",
  "term": "Concanavalin A",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A plant lectin isolated from the jack bean, known for its ability to bind specifically to certain carbohydrate structures, particularly mannose and glucose residues. It is widely used in immunology as a mitogen to stimulate T lymphocytes, inducing their proliferation and activation. Concanavalin A also serves as a tool for glycoprotein purification and cell surface studies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "hemagglutinin",
    "T lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1148 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/concanavalin-a/"
}