Properties
Description
Phaseolus lunatus lectin (LBA) specially binds to GalNAcα(1-3)[Fucα(1-2)]Gal. Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: N-Acetylgalactosamine. This product can be used in visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
Biological Source
Lima bean
Carbonhydrate Specificity
GalNAcα(1-3)[Fucα(1-2)]Gal
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar
N-Acetylgalactosamine
Blood Group Specificity
Non-specific
Potency
LBA (< 60 µg/mL) agglutinates type A1 human erythrocytes; LBA (> 200 µg/mL) agglutinates type A2 cells.
Buffer
0.01 M PBS (pH 7.2)
Preservative
0.05% sodium azide
Applications
Visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins.
