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Phytohemagglutinin-M (PHA-M)

from Phaseolus vulgaris

Synonym(s):

PHA-M

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UNSPSC Code:
23201100

Quality Level

sterility

non-sterile; 0.2 μm filtered

form

lyophilized

packaging

pkg of 20 mg

manufacturer/tradename

Roche

application(s)

hematology

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Phytohemagglutinin (PHA), the lectin extract from the red kidney bean. PHA consists of five isolectins (L4E0, L3E1, L2E2, L1E3, L0E4) each being a tetramer held together by noncovalent forces. The subunits L (leukocyte reactive) have a high affinity for lymphocyte surface receptors, but little for those of erythrocytes, and are responsible for the mitogenic properties of the isolectins. E (erythrocyte reactive) is responsible for the erythrocyte-agglutinating properties.

Application

Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a potent mitogen used to stimulate cell proliferation in lymphocyte cultures.
Phytohemagglutinin-M (PHA-M) has been used in the activation of Jurkat and primary cells. It has also been used to treat polymorphonuclear blood cells(PMBCs)

Biochem/physiol Actions

Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) has mitogenic and potent cell agglutinating activities. It binds to T-cell membranes and stimulates cell division and metabolic activity. PHA has the ability to stimulate close contacts between cell membranes.

Specifications

Biological activity: <10 μg/ml for maximal stimulation of DNA synthesis (BrdU incorporation) with human peripheral blood lymphocytes.

Preparation Note

Working concentration: 2 - 10 μg/ml
Approximately 2 - 10 μg/ml for the stimulation of peripheral blood lymphocytes
Storage conditions (working solution): The reconstituted solution is stable for 2 weeks at 2 to 8 °C or for several months when stored in aliquots at -15 to -25 °C.

Reconstitution

PHA-M should be reconstituted in sterile double-dist. water (final concentration: 2–10 mg/ml). Further dilution with medium or PBS (phosphate buffered saline).

Other Notes

For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

does not flash

Flash Point(C)

does not flash


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Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a lectin, obtained from the red kidney bean that binds to the membranes of T-cells and stimulates metabolic activity, cell division, etc. The object of this research was the comparison between self made PHA (Indigenous) and imported

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