Bauhinia purpurea Lectin (BPL/BPA) - FITC (Fluorescein)
Description
Bauhinia lectin (BPA/BPL) is a tetramer lectin with a molecular weight of 120 kDa. In general, glycoconjugates containing galactose (ß-1,3) n-acetylgalactosamine structure bind best, but oligosaccharides containing α-bound n-acetylgalactosamine at the end can also bind to BPL. BPA is lactose specific and can be eluted with lactose. It is specific for blood groups A, B, O (-SA). Treating red blood cells with neuraminidase or trypsin increases agglutination, indicating that the receptor is masked by terminal carbohydrates. Makela's Group 2 sugars, especially n-acetyl-D-galactosamine, are potent inhibitors. Although the binding specificity of bisphenol a and peanut lectin is similar, the tissue staining patterns of the two lectins are different. Affinity purified Bauhinia lectin (BPL/BPA) (SKU: 21510028) is labeled with fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and combined with appropriate amounts of fluorescent dyes to provide the best staining properties for this lectin. FITC conjugates have been used in a variety of immunohistochemical and flow cytometry applications. This product is a stable liquid.
Product Info
For research use only, not for clinical use.