Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin (GSL I) - Biotinylated
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Product Description
Griffonia simplicifolia lectin (GSL I) is affinity purified from a woody climbing shrub native to Africa. GSL I is composed of two types of subunits A and B that combine to form tetrameric structures, resulting in five isolectins. This lectin has affinity for terminal α-D-galactosyl residues and terminal N-acetyl-α-D-galactosaminyl residues. The A-rich lectin preferentially agglutinates blood group A erythrocytes and thus appears to be specific for α-N-acetylgalactosamine residues, while the B-rich lectin preferentially agglutinates blood group B cells and is specific for α-galactose residues. This lectin shows specificity for blood group B greater than blood group A1.GSL I has been reported to bind several glycoproteins including laminin. Since some α-D-galactosyl residues are expressed in endothelial cells of mouse tissues, GSL I can present a highly specific surface of glycosylation pattern in these cells.Biotin is a small molecule involved in a wide range of metabolic processes. This ligand forms a complex with Avidin and Streptavidin, resulting in the strongest non-covalent protein-ligand interaction known. Biotinylated Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin (GSL I) has an appropriate amount of biotin bound to provide optimum detection characteristics when using an Avidin-HRP or Streptavidin-HRP conjugate. Biotinylated lectins allow for more sensitive detection in ELISA and Western-blotting applications.
Technical Specifications
Abbreviation | : | GSL I |
Material Source: | : | Bandeiraea |
Conjugate: | : | Biotinyl N- Hydroxysuccinimide Ester (Biotin) |
Concentration: | : | 2 mg/mL |
Shelf Life: | : | 1 year |
Blood Group Specificity: | : | Non-specific |
Preferred Sugar Specificity: | : | α-Galactose, α-N-Acetylgalactosamine |
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: | : | Galactose, N-Acetylgalactosamine |
Divalent Ions: | : | Ca++, Mn++ |
Mitogenic Activity: | : | No |
Lyophilized or Liquid | : | Liquid |
Storage Temperature: | : | -20°C |
Hazardous Shipping: | : | Non-hazardous |