LECTIN FROM TRITICUM VULGARIS (WHEAT) BIOREAGENT LYOPHILIZED POWDER CELL CULTURE TESTED (C005B-225444)

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.

sterility: aseptically processed. Quality Level: 200. product line: BioReagent. form: lyophilized powder. technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable. impurities: salt, essentially free. storage temp.: 2-8°C. Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids. WGK: WGK 3. Flash Point(F): Not applicable. Flash Point(C): Not applicable. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US).