L1894
Sigma

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)

gold conjugate, 10 nm nominal (colloidal gold), aqueous glycerol suspension

Synonym

WGA

Wheat germ agglutinin

Descriptions

Biochem/physiol Actions

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.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

Physical form

Suspension in approx. 50% glycerol containing 0.15 M NaCl, 0.01 M sodium phosphate, pH 7.2, 0.02% PEG 20, and 0.02% sodium azide

Properties

form

aqueous glycerol suspension

concentration

~5 A₅₂₀ units/mL

nominal

10 nm (colloidal gold)

mean particle size

8-12 nm (monodisperse)

conjugate

gold conjugate

storage temp.

−20°C

References

Reference

Horisberger, M.,, Bullock and Petrusz, eds. Techniques in Immunocytochemistry, (1985) 3, 155

Safety

WGK Germany

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