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.
| Unit Size | 5 mg |
|---|---|
| Applications | Glycobiology, Mitogenic Stimulation |
| Recommended Usage | Although 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 Storage | 2-8 °C |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Sugar Specificity | Galactose, Lactose |
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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