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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Concanavalin A (ConA) is a lectin isolated from <strong>Jack beans</strong> (<em>Canavalia ensiformis</em>). It functions as a mannose/glucose-specific carbohydrate-binding protein. The molecular formula is <strong>C142H216N40O78S2</strong> and CAS number is <strong>9000-05-3</strong>.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Immunology:</strong> T-cell mitogen for proliferation assays.</li>
<li><strong>Purification:</strong> Affinity chromatography for glycoprotein isolation.</li>
<li><strong>Research:</strong> Cell surface receptor mapping and agglutination studies.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store at <strong>-20°C</strong> to maintain stability. Handle with standard PPE; avoid inhalation or skin contact due to potential allergenicity. Not intended for direct human therapeutic use without extensive formulation validation.</p>