Used for the purification of glycoproteins containing (D-N-acetylglucosamine)2 or N-acetylneuraminic acid.
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
1, 5, 10 mL in glass bottle
Physical form
Suspension in 0.9% NaCl containing 15 mM Sodium azide.
Preparation Note
Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.