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Triticum vulgaris Lectin (WGA) - Semi-Pure
Cat: PL00404
Size: 100 mg
Sugar Specificity: N-Acetylglucosamine
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Description
Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is a kind of agglutinin isolated from common wheat. It is enzymatically bound to n-acetyl-D-glucosamine and sialic acid residues of glycoproteins and glycolipids. This lectin protects common wheat from insects, yeast and bacteria. WGA consists of two subunits with a molecular weight of 36kda. It is an acidic protein with mitotic activity on lymphocytes. It can agglutinate red blood cells and most malignant cells.
Product Info
Abbreviation
WGA
Material Source
Wheat
Conjugate
None
Sugar Specificity
N-Acetylglucosamine
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar
Chitin Hydrolysate or N-Acetylglucosamine w/acid or salt
Divalent Ions
Ca++
Mitogenic Activity
Yes
Storage
-20°C
Hazardous Shipping
Non-hazardous
For research use only, not for clinical use.