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L8275

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Lectin from Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop)

lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Galanthus nivalis lectin, GNL

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MDL number:
MFCD00163718
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

200

potency

<20 μg per mL agglutination activity

composition

Protein, ≥90% Lowry

impurities

salt, essentially free

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Lectin from Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop) is a tetrameric, 12 kDa mannose binding lectin. It belongs to the family, Amaryllidacea. It is specific to α-1,3- or 1,6- linked D-mannose of carbohydrates. Snowdrop lectins are toxic to insects.

Application

Lectin from Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop) has been used:
  • to coat ELISA plates
  • as reverse transcriptase inhibitor
  • in ELISA for detection of envelope glycoproteins of the human and simian immunodeficiency viruses

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lectin from Galanthus nivalis (snowdrop) provide resistance against pests and are used in transgenic plants. Snowdrop lectin functions as a carrier to transport fused proteins to the hemolymph as it crosses gut epithelium of target species to exhibit insecticidal effects.
GNL agglutinates rabbit erythrocytes; human erythrocytes are not agglutinated. GNL sugar specificity is directed to the nonreducing end of the terminal α-D-mannosyl residue of glycoconjugates.

Preparation Note

Purified by affinity chromatography according to Kaku.

Analysis Note

Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2 of a 1 mg per mL solution. This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of rabbit erythrocytes after 1 hr incubation at 25 °C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

L8275-5MG:
L8275-VAR:
L8275-BULK:
L8275-5MG-PW:

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A model for the hepatitis C virus envelope glycoprotein E2
Yagnik AT, et al.
Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics, 40, 355-366 (2000)
Expression of snowdrop lectin (GNA) in transgenic rice plants confers resistance to rice brown planthopper
Rao KV, et al.
The Plant Journal, 15, 469-477 (1998)
Synergistic antiviral effect of Galanthus nivalis agglutinin and nelfinavir against feline coronavirus
Antiviral Research, 88, 25-30 (2010)
Comparison of serological tests for the diagnosis of feline immunodeficiency virus infection of cats
Sibille P, et al.
Veterinary Microbiology, 45(2-3), 25-267 (1995)
Direct effects of snowdrop lectin (GNA) on larvae of three aphid predators and fate of GNA after ingestion
Hogervorst PAM, et al.
Journal of Insect Physiology, 52, 614-624 (2006)
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