Category:
Other Specialized Reagents
CAS NO:
11028-71-0
Standard:
USP,
Concanavalin A (ConA) is a lectin isolated from Jack beans (Canavalia ensiformis). It functions as a mannose/glucose-specific carbohydrate-binding protein. The molecular formula is C142H216N40O78S2 and CAS number is 9000-05-3.
Store at -20°C 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.