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L0636

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

WGA, Wheat germ agglutinin

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NACRES:
NA.32
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
Form:
lyophilized powder

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sterility

aseptically processed

product line

BioReagent

form

lyophilized powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

salt, essentially free

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

200

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General description

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) is a dimeric glycoprotein of 36 kDa. It belongs to the family of chitin-binding proteins. Glycosylated precursor of lectin is synthesized in endoplasmic reticulum.

Application

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) has been used:
  • to conjugate with N-hydroxysuccinimide (NHS) dye
  • to inhibit nuclear import
  • to inhibit the nuclear pore of human cervical carcinoma HeLa and SiHa cells

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) possessing four binding sites is specific for N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and N-acetyl-d-neuraminic acid (sialic acid) residues. Lectins also function as a fungicide. They also possess anti-nutritive effects.
WGA is not blood group specific but has an affinity for N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl residues and N-acetyl-β-D-glucosamine oligomers. WGA contains no protein-bound carbohydrate.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

Other Notes

Highly purified

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

Regulatory Information

低风险生物材料
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Effects of wheat germ agglutinin on human gastrointestinal epithelium: insights from an experimental model of immune/epithelial cell interaction
Dalla P, et al.
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 237, 146-153 (2009)
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Rudiger H and Gabius HJ
Glycoconjugate Journal, 18, 589-613 (2001)
Nuclear localization of Tob is important for regulation of its antiproliferative activity
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