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Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat)

biotin conjugate, lyophilized powder

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Synonym(s):
WGA, Wheat germ agglutinin
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
34058011
NACRES:
NA.32

conjugate

biotin conjugate

Quality Level

form

lyophilized powder

composition

Protein, ≥80% E1%/280

extent of labeling

2-4 mol biotin per mol protein

storage temp.

2-8°C

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General description

Wheat germ lectin (WGA) from Triticum vulgaris exists as a homodimer and has multiple N-acetyl glucosamine (GlcNAc) binding sites. It is resistant to protein denaturation agents and is used for the detection of O-GlcNAc proteins. WGA binding to N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) may modulate pro-inflammatory immune response.

Application

Lectin from Triticum vulgaris (wheat) has been used:
  • in lectin binding assay of samples from intrauterine stages of filarial parasites
  • in the histological studies of mice myocytes
  • for the generation bead-biotin-WGA complex with Dynabeads® M-280 Streptavidin magnetic beads for lectin magnetic separation of Toxoplasma gondii oocytes from water samples

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.

Packaging

Package size based on protein content.

Physical form

Contains sodium citrate

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

Legal Information

Dynabeads is a registered trademark of Invitrogen Dynal AS Corp

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)


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Evaluation of bi-ventricular coronary flow patterns using high-frequency ultrasound in mice with transverse aortic constriction
Wu J, et al.
Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, 39(11), 2053-2065 (2013)
A flow cytometry based method for studying embryogenesis and immune reactivity to embryogenic stages in filarial parasites
Sahu BR, et al.
Filaria Journal, 4(1), 11-11 (2005)
The dietary intake of wheat and other cereal grains and their role in inflammation
De PK and Pruimboom L
Nutrients, 5(3), 771-787 (2013)
WGA-based lectin affinity gel electrophoresis: A novel method for the detection of O-GlcNAc-modified proteins
Kubota Y, et al.
Testing, 12(7), e0180714-e0180714 (2017)
Bikash Ranjan Sahu et al.
Filaria journal, 4(1), 11-11 (2005-11-09)
In the absence of intermediate animal hosts, the process of embryogenesis leading to fecundity of adult female filarial worms is very critical for persistence of these obligate parasites in human communities. Embryogenesis in adult female filarial parasites involves fertilization of

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