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L5380

Sigma-Aldrich

Lectin from Pisum sativum (pea)

lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Pisum sativum agglutinin, PSA

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

potency

<20 μg/mL per mL agglutination activity

composition

Protein, ≥70% biuret

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Biochem/physiol Actions

PSA is not blood group specific, but has an affinity for terminal α-D-mannosyl residues. PSA is a mitogen similar to concanavalin A.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.
Purified by affinity chromatography.

Analysis Note

Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilutions in phosphate buffered saline, pH 6.8, of a 1 mg/ml solution. This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of human erythrocytes after 1 hr incubation at 25 °C.

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

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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