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Vicia Villosa Lectin (VVL, VVA), Unconjugated (L-1230-5)

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Description

VVL recognizes preferentially α- or β-linked terminal N-acetylgalactosamine, especially a single α-N-acetylgalactosamine residue linked to serine or threonine in a polypeptide (the Tn antigen). Evidence suggests that this lectin also may require specific amino acid sequences at the receptor site of glycosylation. The disaccharide galactosyl (α-1,3) N-acetylgalactosamine is also a potent inhibitor of this lectin.

Specifications

Unit Size5 mg
ApplicationsGlycobiology
Recommended UsageAlthough many buffers can be employed for reconstituting this lectin, we recommend 10 mM HEPES buffered saline, pH 8.5, 0.1 mM CaCl2. For preserving solutions stored at 4 ºC, 0.08% sodium azide can be used.
Recommended Storage2-8 °C
ConjugateUnconjugated
Sugar SpecificityN-Acetylgalactosamine

Citations

Technical Information

This lectin is a family of tetrameric glycoproteins consisting of combinations of A and B subunits similar in structure to PHA and GSL I. The dominant isolectins in our preparations appear to be B subunit-rich. 

Inhibiting/Eluting Sugar: 200 mM N-acetylgalactosamine

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