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L9640

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)

lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

WGA, Wheat germ agglutinin

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NACRES:
NA.32
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
Form:
lyophilized powder
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form

lyophilized powder

Quality Segment

potency

<20 μg/mL agglutination activity

composition

Protein, 100% biuret

impurities

salt, essentially free

storage temp.

2-8°C

Biochem/physiol 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.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

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 hour incubation at 25 °C.


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)



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