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A lectin in the pollen of marihuana,Cannabis sativa L.

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A lectin was found in the pollen ofCannabis sativa L. which reacted with papain treated erythrocytes. The lectin has an affinity for glucose containing receptor sites.

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    C. S. Tumosa

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Tumosa, C.S. A lectin in the pollen of marihuana,Cannabis sativa L.. Experientia 40, 718–719 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01949741

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