Phytohemagglutinin

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Basic Information of Phytohemagglutinin PHA
Product Name	Phytohemagglutinin PHA
CAS NO.	9008-97-3
Apperance	Light yellow freeze-dried powder
Pacakge	10G/Bag
MOQ	10G
Storage	Cool and dry place
Shelf Life	2 Years
Brand	Watson

Specifications(COA) of Phytohemagglutinin PHA-M CAS 9008-97-3

Items	Specification	Result
Appearance	White to yellow	Light yellow freeze-dried powder
Clarity	Should be Clear	20mg/ml Clear
Active component sugar content	＞10%	11.8%
lymphocyte transforming activity	＞50%	60.5%
Cell agglutination activity	≤62.5μg/ml	52μg/ml
Conclution	QUALIFIED

 

Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a plant-derived lectin, particularly found in beans like red kidney beans. It has several important applications, primarily in biological and medical research:

 

1. Immunology and Cell Biology Research:

   - Mitogen for Lymphocytes: PHA is commonly used as a mitogen to stimulate the division and proliferation of lymphocytes, particularly T-cells, in vitro. This property is leveraged in research to study immune responses, cell cycle dynamics, and the functionality of immune cells.

   - Cell Culture Studies: It is used to activate lymphocytes in cell culture studies to produce cytokines or for other immune assays.

 

2. Clinical Diagnostics:

   - Lymphocyte Transformation Test: PHA is used in diagnostic tests to assess the functionality of the immune system. For instance, in cases of suspected immunodeficiency, the response of lymphocytes to PHA can be measured to evaluate their ability to proliferate.

 

3. Cancer Research:

   - PHA is sometimes used in cancer research to study the effects of immune activation on tumor cells, as well as the interactions between immune cells and cancer cells.

 

4. Toxicology:

   - PHA's ability to agglutinate red blood cells is used in studying the effects of various substances on cell membranes and cellular functions. It can also help in understanding the toxicological effects of different compounds.

 

5. Nutritional and Food Safety Research:

   - PHA is involved in research related to food safety, particularly in studying the toxic effects of consuming raw or improperly cooked beans, as it can cause red blood cell agglutination and other toxic effects when ingested in large amounts.

 

6. Gastroenterology Research:

   - Due to its effects on the gut, PHA is used to study gut permeability and the interaction of dietary lectins with the intestinal lining.

 

While PHA has these useful applications in research and diagnostics, it is important to note that it can be toxic when consumed in large amounts, hence the caution in dietary contexts.

 

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