mitogen

Introduction

A substance (many derived from plants) that induce mitosis & lymphocyte transformation.

Mitogens include:

• phytohemagglutinins
• lectins
• Concanavalin A

More general terms

• bioagent

More specific terms

• bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
• concanavalin A
• phytohemagglutinin (phytolectin, PHA)

Additional terms

• antimitotic agent; mitotic inhibitor (antineoplastic agent)