Wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) is a well-studied lectin known for its binding affinity to N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and sialic acid, making it a valuable tool in various biological applications. Its interaction with glycoconjugates enables widespread use of WGA derivatives and conjugates for fluorescence imaging and analysis, facilitating the labeling of yeast bud scars, fibrotic scar tissue, and the cell membranes of gram bacteria and mammalian cells. WGA specifically targets sequences of β-1,4-GlcNAc-linked residues known as chitodextrins. Each monomer contains two identical, non-interacting binding sites complementary to 3 or 4 β-1,4-GlcNAc units. Among the monosaccharides tested, only GlcNAc shows strong binding to WGA, while ManNAc demonstrates no binding, and GalNAc exhibits weak binding. The iFluor® 680 conjugate of WGA possesses a bright, far-red fluorescence characteristic of the iFluor® 680 dye (Ex/Em = 684/701 nm). Notably, the iFluor® 680 WGA conjugate, like Alexa Fluor® 680 WGA conjugate, retains its ability to bind to sialic acid and N-acetylglucosaminyl residues, enhancing its utility in fluorescence imaging and analysis for various scientific investigations.
Catalog | Size | Price | Quantity |
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25560 | 1 mg | Price |
Solvent | Water |
Correction factor (260 nm) | 0.097 |
Correction factor (280 nm) | 0.094 |
Extinction coefficient (cm -1 M -1) | 220000 1 |
Excitation (nm) | 684 |
Emission (nm) | 701 |
Quantum yield | 0.23 1 |
H-phrase | H303, H313, H333 |
Hazard symbol | XN |
Intended use | Research Use Only (RUO) |
R-phrase | R20, R21, R22 |
Storage | Freeze (< -15 °C); Minimize light exposure |
UNSPSC | 12171501 |
Fluorescence microscope | |
Excitation | Cy5 filter set |
Emission | Cy5 filter set |
Recommended plate | Black wall/clear bottom |
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