Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato) Lectin (LEL, TL), Fluorescein (FL-1171-1)

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Description

Tomato lectin (from Lycopersicon esculentum) is an effective marker of blood vessels and microglial cells in rodents. Conjugation of the lectin with fluorescein facilitates fast, one-step detection and visualization using intravascular perfusion methods or direct application to tissue sections.

Specifications

Unit Size1 mg
ApplicationsImmunofluorescence, Glycobiology
Recommended UsageThe recommended concentration range for use is 5-20 µg/ml.
Recommended Storage2-8°C
Maximum Excitation495-500 nm
Maximum Emission514-521 nm
Solution10 mM HEPES, 0.15 M NaCl, pH 7.5, 0.08% sodium azide, 0.1 mM CaCl2, 5mg/ml β cyclodextrin
Concentration2 mg active conjugate/ml
ConjugateFluorescein
Color of FluorescenceGreen
Sugar Specificity[GlcNAc]1-3, N-Acetylglucosamine

Product FAQs

Yes, there are a number of published references describing the use of TrueVIEW Autofluorescence Quenching Kit in the scientific literature. Please refer to a partial list of these publications in the Technical Information section of the product detail page for SP-8400.

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Technical Information

Tomato lectin is a very stable single subunit glycoprotein containing about 50 percent arabinose and galactose and may form multimeric aggregates in solution. Tomato lectin, although sharing some specificities with potato lectin, Datura lectin, and wheat germ agglutinin, has been reported to be dissimilar in many respects. LEL binds well to glycophorin and Tamm-Horsfall glycoprotein and has been used effectively to label vascular endothelium in rodents.

Accompanying each fluorescent lectin is an analysis data sheet summarizing the results of our quality control tests and providing pertinent information on the product. All of these reagents are supplied as solutions preserved with sodium azide.

Fluorescein labeled Tomato lectin has an appropriate number of fluorochromes bound to provide the optimum staining characteristics for this lectin. This conjugate is supplied essentially free of unconjugated fluorochromes.

  • Excitation maximum:  495 nm
  • Emission maximum:  515 nm
  • Color:  Green

Inhibiting/Eluting Sugar: Chitin Hydrolysate

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