Mucoproteins isolated from the kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris); some of them are mitogenic to lymphocytes, others agglutinate all or certain types of erythrocytes or lymphocytes. They are used mainly in the study of immune mechanisms and in cell culture.
Also Known As:
Hemagglutinins, Plant; Lectin, Kidney Bean; Lectin, Phaseolus vulgaris; Lectins, Phaseolus vulgaris; Plant Hemagglutinins; Kidney Bean Lectin; Kidney Bean Lectins; Lectins, Kidney Bean; Phaseolus vulgaris Lectin; Phaseolus vulgaris Lectins; Phytohemagglutinin