Triticum vulgaris Lectin (WGA) - Cy3
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Product Description
Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is affinity purified lectin that non-enzymatically binds to N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and sialic acid residues of glycoproteins and glycolipids. This lectin protects Triticum vulgaris from insects, yeast and bacteria. WGA consists of two subunits and has a molecular weight of 36,000. It is an acidic protein and has mitogenic activity toward lymphocytes. It agglutinates erythrocytes and most types of malignant cells. WGA, similar to insulin, enhances the rate of glucose oxidation in isolated fat cells. It inhibits C5a receptor interaction and is used for isolation and fractionation of insulin receptors.
Cy3 can be used to visualize the binding pattern of Triticum vulgaris Lectin (WGA) in cellular imaging and flow cytometry. Cy3 is more photostable than many other fluorophores and can be seen with TRITC filter sets. It is commonly combined with green-fluorescent dyes for dual-labeling.
Technical Specifications
| Abbreviation | : | WGA |
| Material Source: | : | Wheat |
| Conjugate: | : | Cyanine 3 (Cy3) |
| Concentration: | : | 1 mg/mL |
| Shelf Life: | : | 1 year |
| Blood Group Specificity: | : | Non-specific |
| Preferred Sugar Specificity: | : | N-Acetylglucosamine |
| Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: | : | Chitin Hydrolysate or N-Acetylglucosamine w/acid or salt |
| Fluorescence: | : | Orange |
| Divalent Ions: | : | Ca++ |
| Excitation: | : | 550 nm |
| Emission: | : | 570 nm |
| Mitogenic Activity: | : | Yes |
| Lyophilized or Liquid | : | Liquid |
| Storage Temperature: | : | 2-8°C |
| Hazardous Shipping: | : | Non-hazardous |
