Pokeweed mitogen

Agent Name
Pokeweed mitogen
CAS Number
63231-57-2
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Pokeweed-mitogen; Mitogens, pokeweed; [ChemIDplus] Lectin from Phytolacca americana (pokeweed); PWM; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Plant Toxins
Description
Powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Proteins from pokeweed, Phytolacca americana, that can agglutinate erythrocytes and stimulate mitosis in certain cells; Used in immunological studies; [REPROTOX]
Comments
May cause irritation and skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
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Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

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Diseases

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