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Lectin from Arachis hypogaea (peanut)

lyophilized powder, Affinity-purified

Synonym(s):

PNA, Peanut agglutinin

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

form

lyophilized powder

Quality Level

200

potency

<0.1 μg per mL agglutination activity

quality

Affinity-purified

impurities

salt, free

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Lectin from Arachis hypogaea (peanut) is a homotetrameric protein of 110 kDa.

Application

Lectin from Arachis hypogaea (peanut) has been used:
  • to detect Thomson-Friedenreich antigen
  • as a component in PBS to study its effects on cell viability
  • to study its ability to block the binding site

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lectin from Arachis hypogaea (peanut) possess specificity towards β -D-Gal(1-3)-D-galNAc residue of Thomson − Friedenreich antigen. It is the most widely used diagnostic and prognostic marker for many squamous cell carcinomas.
PNA does not agglutinate normal human erythrocytes, but strongly agglutinates neuraminidase treated erythrocytes. PNA has potent anti-T activity similar to the anti-T antibody in human sera. The lectin can be used to distinguish between human lymphocyte subsets.

Analysis Note

Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilutions in phosphate buffered saline, pH 6.8, of a 1 mg/ml solution. This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of neuraminidase treated human blood group O erythrocytes after 1 hr incubation at 25 °C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Lot/Batch Number
0000359864
0000371462
0000354991
0000317532
0000312723

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  6. Is the peanut lectin (Lectin from Arachis hypogaea) a glycoprotein?  If so, what is the carbohydrate content?

    Peanut lectin is not a glycoprotein. Although peanut lectin binds specifically to a particular carbohydrate (beta-gal(1-->3)galNac) in other molecules, the lectin itself does not contain any carbohydrate.  Please see page 231 of the following paper: R. Banerjee, et al., "Crystal structure of peanut lectin, a protein with an unusual quaternary structure".  Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci., USA, 91, 227-231 (1994).

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