Concanavalin A (con A) is a homotetrameric, 26 kDa lectin derived from the jack bean, Canavalia ensiformis. Concanavalin A binds to alpha-D glucose and alpha-D-mannose containing saccharides. Concanavalin A requires both Mn2+ and Ca2+ ions as a co-factor for binding. Since each con A has four binding sites, it can agglutinate cells such as red blood cells. Con A can also cause cell surface receptor aggregation which can be mitogenic for some lymphocytes.
Concanavalin A
LI-COR compatible
(700 nm channel)
product code: CNY
(tetramethylrhodamine)
product code: CNR
(sulfhydryl)
product code: CNT