PHA (Phytohemagglutinins)

Names

[ Name ]:
PHA (Phytohemagglutinins)

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a lectin, obtained from the red kidney bean that binds to the membranes of T-cells, stimulates metabolic activity, cell division, and involves inflammatory pathways. Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) induces apoptosis via increasing proapoptotic protein Bax and activating caspases-3[1][2][3].

[Related Catalog]:

Signaling Pathways >> Apoptosis >> Apoptosis

Research Areas >> Cancer

Research Areas >> Inflammation/Immunology

[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.

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
salt-free, lyophilized powder

[ Storage condition ]:
2-8°C

[ Water Solubility ]:
PBS: 2 mg/mL

Safety Information

[ Hazard Codes ]:
Xi

[ Safety Phrases ]:
22-24/25

[ RTECS ]:
TJ3470000

Related Compounds

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