L0636
Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)
suitable for cell culture, BioReagent, lyophilized powder
Synonym(s):
WGA, Wheat germ agglutinin
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About This Item
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32
sterility
aseptically processed
Quality Level
product line
BioReagent
form
lyophilized powder
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
salt, essentially free
storage temp.
2-8°C
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General description
Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) is a dimeric glycoprotein of 36 kDa. It belongs to the family of chitin-binding proteins. Glycosylated precursor of lectin is synthesized in endoplasmic reticulum.
Application
Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) has been used:
- to conjugate with N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) dye
- to inhibit nuclear import
- to inhibit the nuclear pore of human cervical carcinoma HeLa and SiHa cells
Biochem/physiol Actions
Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) possessing four binding sites is specific for N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and N-acetyl-d-neuraminic acid (sialic acid) residues. Lectins also function as a fungicide. They also possess anti-nutritive effects.
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.
Other Notes
Highly purified
Preparation Note
Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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