tridacnin

precipitin from hemolymph of elongate clam, Tridacna maxima; reacts with beta-O-D-galactopyranosyl-(1-6)-D- galactose structures present in most galactans; invertebrate lectin; has precipitating, agglutinating & mitogenic activity

Networked: 1 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Blood Proteins: 12459
    - Serum Globulins: 553
      - Immunoglobulins: 30480
        Antibodies: 133716
        Precipitins: 346
        tridacnin: 1
    - Immunoproteins: 43
      - Immunoglobulins: 30480
        Antibodies: 133716
        Precipitins: 346
        tridacnin: 1
  - Globulins: 3062
    - Serum Globulins: 553
      - Immunoglobulins: 30480
        Antibodies: 133716
        Precipitins: 346
        tridacnin: 1

Related Diseases

1.	Dust Mite Allergy 09/01/1977 - "We suggest that the high molecular weight component(s) which react with tridacnin may be useful for immunotherapy of house dust mite allergy."

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Immunotherapy