生物来源
Triticum vulgaris
形式
powder
质量
lyophilized
浓度
≥55% (GE)
技术
agglutination assay: suitable using fresh human erythrocytes
储存温度
2-8°C
相关类别
一般描述
Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins, omnipresent, found in fungi, plants and animals. The structure of lectin is diversely studied in plants and animals. The secondary structure of this protein is rich in β-strands and posses a carbohydrate binding sites on the surface.
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.
应用
Lectin from Triticum vulgaris has been used in bone resorption assays.
Wheat germ agglutinin conjugated to the outside surface of PLGA nanoparticles loaded with paclitaxel was used to target cancer cells that overexpress WGA-binding glycoproteins (Caco-2 and HT-29 cell lines). WGA-NP showed 50-60% greater endocytosis and intracellular retention of paclitaxel than unlabeled nanoparticles.
生化/生理作用
Lectin is known to be useful in glycoconjugate characterizing, imaging and targeting. Its use in a microarray assay, enable efficient glycome profiling. This is because of its specific interaction with oligosaccharides, glycoproteins and glycolipids. In plants and fungi, lectin defends against pathogens/feeders. Lectin participates in host recognition and tissue adhesion, thereby aids in the pathogenesis of microorganism.
其他说明
Molecular characteristics and specificity for sugar binding
WGK
WGK 3
闪点(°F)
Not applicable
闪点(°C)
Not applicable
个人防护装备
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
法规信息
动植物源性产品
Alternative NF-kB Regulates RANKL-Induced Osteoclast Differentiation and Mitochondrial Biogenesis via Independent Mechanisms
Zeng R, et al.
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 30(12), 2287-2299 (2015)
Chunxia Wang et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 400(1-2), 201-210 (2010-09-02)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the potentiation of the anticancer activity and enhanced cellular retention of paclitaxel-loaded PLGA nanoparticles after surface conjugation with wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) against colon cancer cells. Glycosylation patterns of representative colon cancer
Yinglong Zhao et al.
Frontiers in cell and developmental biology, 9, 796902-796902 (2022-02-22)
Microgravity prominently affected cardiovascular health, which was the gravity-dependent physical factor. Deep space exploration had been increasing in frequency, but heart function was susceptible to conspicuous damage and cardiac mass declined in weightlessness. Understanding of the etiology of cardiac atrophy
Wheat germ agglutinin. Molecular characteristics and specificity for sugar binding.
Y Nagata et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 249(10), 3116-3122 (1974-05-25)
Binding sugars: from natural lectins to synthetic receptors and engineered neolectins
Arnaud J, et al.
Chemical Society Reviews, 42(11), 4798-4813 (2013)
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