Biological Activity of Seed Proteins in Malesian Legumes
Date of this Version
9-1979
Document Type
Article
Abstract
In a study of the effects on animals of seed protein extracts of 15 Malesian members of the Leguminosae (including 11 rain forest tree species), most of the taxa agglutinated red blood cells, induced mitosis, and inhibited amylases. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that these proteins interact with other organisms, most probably in defense mechanisms against predation by animals. The functions of these proteins are most profitably studied in rain forest environments where their activity is so marked, and where biological interactions are particularly important.
Recommended Citation
Biological Activity of Seed Proteins in Malesian Legumes David W. Lee Biotropica Vol. 11, No. 3 (Sep., 1979), pp. 214-218 Published by: The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2388041
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