Preparation of crude red kidney bean extract for growth stimulation and cell division of peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Phytohemagglutinin (PHA) is a lectin extracted from red kidney bean (Phaseolus valgaris Linn). It has been widely used as mitogen for lymphocyte culture and chromosome study. However, commercial PHA is expensive. This study aimed to prepare crude red kidney bean extract and study its effect on cell...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Chaing Mai University
2012-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/60025 |