Native Bandeiraea Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin (GSL I), Ferritin-Conjugated

• Cat.No.: GSL I-265B
• Product Overview: Native Bandeiraea Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin (GSL I) - Ferritin
  Blood Group Specificity: Non-specific
  Preferred Sugar Specificity: α-Galactose, α-N-Acetylgalactosamine
  Inhibiting or Eluting Sugar: Galactose, N-Acetylgalactosamine
  Divalent Ions: Ca++, Mn++
  Mitogenic Activity: No
  Hazardous Shipping: Non-hazardous

Specification

• Species: Bandeiraea
• Source: Bandeiraea
• Description: Griffonia simplicifolia lectin (GSL I) is affinity purified from a woody climbing shrub native to Africa. GSL I is composed of two types of subunits A and B that combine to form tetrameric structures, resulting in five isolectins. This lectin shows specificity for blood group B greater than blood group A1. GSL I has been reported to bind several glycoproteins including laminin. Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin (GSL I) is conjugated to ferritin, that has a molecular weight of 474,000 g/mol (all 24 subunits combined). Ferritin-conjugated lectins can be used to visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and examine the distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins. These conjugates can be viewed via electron microscopy.
• Form: Liquid
• Stability: Shelf Life: 1 year
• Storage: At -20 centigrade.
• Concentration: 1 mg/mL

Gene Information

• Official Symbol: GSL I
• Synonyms: Griffonia simplicifolia Lectin; GSL I