Insects with hemagglutinating activity as lectin source

Issue Date

4-2004

Abstract

Common insects were screened for lectin activity. The different insect samples were homogenized and the homogenate extracted using Tris buffer saline solution, pH 7.5. Presence of lectin was detected through hemagglutination assay using different human and animal erythrocytes. Results showed that some household insect pests like cockroaches, ants, flies and mosquitoes have strong agglutinating activity against human erythrocytes, thus potential sources of lectin.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

18

Issue

1

Page

94-99t

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

tables

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

BLATTARIA; INSECTA; HAEMAGGLUTININS; GLYCOPROTEINS; LECTINS

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