Molecular characterization of a galactose-binding lectin from Momordica charantia seeds and its expression in tobacco cells

Asian Journal of Plant Sciences

Volumn 8, Issue 8, 2009, Pages 544-550

  Tanaka, H ^a   Toyama, J ^a   Akashi, R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MIYAZAKI   (Japan)

Author keywords

Anti H(o) activity; Blood typing; Galactose binding; Lectin; Momordica charonita

Indexed keywords

MOMORDICA; MOMORDICA CHARANTIA; NICOTIANA TABACUM; ORYCTOLAGUS CUNICULUS;

EID: 72449179457     PISSN: 16823974     EISSN: 18125697     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ajps.2009.544.550     Document Type: Article

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