Properties
Description
Griffonia simplicifolia lectin I (GSL-I) specially binds to α-Galactose and α-N-Acetylgalactosamine. Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: Galactose or N-Acetylgalactosamine. This product can be used in visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
Biological Source
Bandeiraea
Carbonhydrate Specificity
α-Galactose; α-N-Acetylgalactosamine
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar
Galactose; N-Acetylgalactosamine
Blood Group Specificity
Non-specific
Potency
GSL-I (20-30 µg/mL) agglutinates fresh type B blood cells.
Buffer
0.01 M PBS (pH 7.2) with 0.5 mM CaCl2
Preservative
0.05% sodium azide
Applications
Visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
Storage
Store at 2-8°C. (Do not freeze!)