L2638
Sigma
Lectin from Codium fragile (green marine algae)
lyophilized powder
| MDL number: | MFCD00163317 |
Description
| Analysis Note | Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilutions of a 1 mg/ml solution in saline (0.9% NaCl). This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of human blood group A erythrocytes after 1 hr incubation at 25 °C. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Codium fragile, subspecies tomentosides, agglutinin is not blood group specific, but has an affinity for N-acetyl- |
| Preparation Note | Purified by affinity chromatography. |
Properties
| form | lyophilized powder |
| potency | <2 μg per mL agglutination activity |
| total impurities | salt, essentially free |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
References
| reference | Rogers, D. J. Lectins: Biology, Biochemistry, and Clinical Biochemistry, (1986) 5, 155 |
