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Maackia Amurensis Lectin I (MAL I), Unconjugated (L-1310-5)

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Description

Maackia amurensis lectin I binds gal (β-1,4) glcNAc but tolerates substitution of N-acetyllactosamine with sialic acid at the 3 position of galactose. However, MAL I does not appear to bind this structure when substitution with sialic acid is on the 6 position of galactose.

Specifications

Unit Size5 mg
ApplicationsGlycobiology, Mitogenic Stimulation
Recommended UsageAlthough many buffers can be employed for reconstituting and diluting this lectin, 10 mM HEPES buffered saline, pH 8.5, 0.1 mM CaCl2 is recommended. For preserving solutions stored at 4 ºC, 0.08% sodium azide can be used.
Recommended Storage2-8 °C
ConjugateUnconjugated
Sugar SpecificityGalactose, Lactose

Citations

Technical Information

This lectin is the leucoagglutinin or mitogenic isolectin from Maackia seeds.

Geisler, C and Jarvis, D.L. Glycobiology, vol. 21, no. 8 pp. 988-993, 2011

Inhibiting Sugar: 200 mM lactose

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