[A substance that comes from the mistletoe plant and that is being studied as a treatment for cancer. A lectin is a complex molecule that has both protein and sugars. Lectins are able to bind to the outside of a cell and cause biochemical changes in it. Lectins are made by both animals and plants. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C1095910mistletoe lectin
Viscum
Viscum Album Extract
- Organic Chemical
- Pharmacologic Substance