Properties
Description
Trichosanthes kirilowii lectin (TKA) specially binds to Galactose. Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: Lactose > β-Galactose > α-Galactose. This product can be used in glycobiology, immunohistochemistry, immunoassay and western blot.
Biological Source
China gourd
Carbonhydrate Specificity
Galactose
Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar
Lactose > β-Galactose > α-Galactose
Potency
TKA (< 5 µg/mL) agglutinates human type O erythrocytes; TKA (< 0.5 µg/mL) agglutinates neuraminidase treated erythrocytes.
Buffer
0.01 M PBS (pH 7.2)
Preservative
No preservatives
Applications
Glycobiology, Immunohistochemistry, Immunoassay, Western blot