ACL/ACA
Texas Red is a red-fluorescent dye and when bound to Amaranthus caudatus Lectin (ACL/ACA) can show the binding pattern of this lectin in cellular imaging applications. There is very little overlap between the emission spectra of Texas Red and FITC making this combination ideal for dual-labeling experiments. Rhodamine dyes, such as Texas Red, are more photostable and less sensitive to pH change when compared to other dyes such as fluorescein.
Blood Specificity
O > B > A (-SA) T antigen
Sugar Specificity
Galbeta; 3GalNAc
Inhibitory Carbohydrate
Disialyzed Fetuin
Divalent Ions
None Required
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 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Texas Red conjugates are sensitive to light.
Form
Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.02% sodium azide. Labeled with Texas Red.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.