Lectin, wheat germ agglutinin
Lectin,Wheat Germ Agglutinin
Application Notes
Lectins are very valuable in a wide variety of applications in vitro, including: blood grouping and erythrocyte polyagglutination studies, Mitogenic stimulation of lymphocytes, Lymphocyte subpopulation studies, Fractionation of cells and other particles, Histochemical studies of normal and pathological conditions.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Proteomics | Immune System Regulation
SKU | 02152266-CF |
Alternate Names | WGA; Wheat germ agglutinin; Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) |
Application Notes | Lectins are very valuable in a wide variety of applications in vitro, including: blood grouping and erythrocyte polyagglutination studies, Mitogenic stimulation of lymphocytes, Lymphocyte subpopulation studies, Fractionation of cells and other particles, Histochemical studies of normal and pathological conditions. |
Base Catalog Number | 152266 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | WGA is not blood group specific but has an affinity for N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl residues and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine oligomers. WGA contains no protein-bound carbohydrate. |
CAS # | Not applicable |
Extinction Coefficient | 1.09 x 105 (Lit.) |
Format | Lyophilized powder |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, Respirator filter |
Source | Triticum vulgaris |
Specificity | Carbohydrate Specificity: (GlcNAc-b-(1;4)-GlcNAc)1-4> b-GleNAc>Neu5Ac |
Typical Working Concentration | Reconstitute with Buffer to a concentration of 1 mg/ml. |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |