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Pisum sativum Agglutinin (PSA) (Biotin)

Product Sizes
5mg
£550.00
P4208-22B-5MG
About this Product
SKU:
P4208-22B
Application:
Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry
Extra Details:
Pisum sativum agglutinin is nearly identical in structure and carbohydrate specificity to Lens culinaris agglutinin. PSA has four subunits, two of approximately 17,000D and two of about 6,000D. Isoelectric focusing has revealed two isolectins with isoelectric points of pH 5.9 and pH 7.0. The lectin has specificity toward a-linked mannose-containing oligosaccharides, with an N-acetylchitobiose-linked a-fucose residue included in the receptor sequence. Calcium and manganese ions are required for activity. PSA has been used to fractionate cells, to isolate glycoproteins and glycopeptides, to distinguish between normal and virally transformed cells, as a T-cell mitogen, and as an inhibitor of allograft rejection. This biotinylated lectin conjugate is prepared from affinity-purified lectin and is optimally labeled with biotin. Essentially free of inactive lectin conjugate and containing no free biotin, this biotinylated lectin provides an ideal intermediate for examining glycoconjugates using the Biotin-Avidin System. First the biotin-labeled lectin is added, followed by an ABC Reagent, Avidin D conjugate, or streptavidin derivative. Another possible application is in the isolation of lymphokines and other products of mitogenic stimulation. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Inhibiting/Eluting Sugar: Mixture of 200mM a-methyl mannoside/200mM a-methyl glucoside Sugar Specificity: Mannose, Glucose Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Physical State:
Supplied as a liquid in 10mM HEPES, pH 7.5, 0.15M sodium chloride, 0.1mM Ca++, 0.01mM Mn++, 0.08% sodium azide. Labeled with Biotin.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions:
-20[o]C
Supplier:
United States Biological
Type:
Proteins, Peptides, Small Molecules & Other Biomolecules:Lectins