02152266-CF | Lectin, wheatgerm agglutinin | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Lectin,Wheat Germ Agglutinin
| 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. |
