| Description | Phytohemagglutinin (PHA-M) is a lectin, isolated from the red kidney bean , induces apoptosis via increasing proapoptotic protein Bax and activating caspases-3. Anti-tumor activity |
| Synonyms | PHA-M, 植物血球凝集素,PHA, 植物血凝素 |
| molecular weight | N/A |
| CAS | 9008-97-3 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | H2O: 50 mg/mL, Sonication is recommended. DMSO: < 1 mg/mL (insoluble or slightly soluble) |
| References | 1. Movafagh A, et al. The Significance Application of Indigenous Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) Mitogen on Metaphase and Cell Culture Procedure. Iran J Pharm Res. 2011 Fall;10(4):895-903. 2. Merlo JL, et al. Food Restriction Affects Inflammatory Response and Nutritional State in Tuco-tucos (Ctenomys talarum). J Exp Zool A Ecol Genet Physiol. 2016 Dec;325(10):675-687. 3. Kochubei TO, et al. Isolectins of phytohemagglutinin are able to induce apoptosis in HEp-2 carcinoma cells in vitro. Exp Oncol. 2015 Jun;37(2):116-9. |