Lens culinaris Lectin
Lectins are derived from the extracts of plants, animals, viruses and microorganisms and are known to agglutinate red blood cells. These agglutinins can select cell types according to blood group activities utilizing sugar-binding mechanisms.
Lectins form precipitates with glycoconjugates and are useful for identifying or separating oligosaccharides with identical sugar compositions such as galactose, mannose or glucose.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry and Immunoprecipitation. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Immunogen
WGA (Wheat germ agglutinin)
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.3, 0.05% sodium azide.
Purity
Purified by Protein A affinty chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes LCA/LCH.