Properties
Description
Helix pomatia lectin (HPA) specially binds to N-Acetylgalactosamine. This product can be used in visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
Biological Source
Edible snail
Carbonhydrate Specificity
N-Acetylgalactosamine
Potency
HPA (< 0.5 µg/mL) agglutinates A1 or A2 cells.
Buffer
0.01 M Tris (pH 8.0) with 0.15 M NaCl
Preservative
0.05% sodium azide
Applications
Visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
