Active Native Triticum vulgaris Lectin (WGA), Mitogen Solution-Conjugated

• Cat.No.: WGA-720W
• Product Overview: Native Wheat Triticum vulgaris Lectin (WGA) - Mitogen Solution
  Hazardous Shipping: Non-hazardous
  Carbohydrate Specificity: N-Acetylglucosamine
  Inhibitory Carbohydrate: Chitin hydrolysate or 500 mM N-Acetylglucosamine
  Mitogenic Activity: Yes
  Divalent Ions Required: None

Specification

• Description: Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is a lectin that is affinity purified from Triticum vulgaris and non-enzymatically binds to N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and sialic acid residues of glycoproteins and glycolipids. This lectin protects Triticum vulgaris from insects, yeast and bacteria. WGA consists of two subunits and has a molecular weight of 36 kDa. It is an acidic protein and has mitogenic activity toward lymphocytes. It agglutinates erythrocytes and most types of malignant cells. Some lectins trigger mitogenic activities in differentiated or resting cells. These lectins do not cause toxicity. The correct concentration of affinity purified Triticum vulgaris (Wheat) Lectin (WGA) is provided in a sterile solution for stimulating cells that respond to the lectin.
• Source: Wheat
• Species: Wheat
• Form: Liquid
• Bio-activity: 10 μg/ml will agglutinate human erythrocytes nonspecifically.
• Storage: Store frozen at -20 centigrade in amber vials or covered with foil in appropriate aliquot sizes. Avoid freeze thaw cycles. Can be stored at 2-8 centigrade for short term use. Clarify by centrifugation, if needed.

Gene Information

• Official Symbol: WGA
• Synonyms: Triticum vulgaris Lectin; WGA