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isolated from Triticum vulgaris (wheat germ)
This derivative has been reported to have properties distinct from the native lectin. Evidence suggests that succinylated wheat germ agglutinin does not bind to sialic acid residues, unlike the native form, but retains its specificity toward N-acetylglucosamine (Eur. J. Biochem. 98, 39, 1979 and Eur. J. Biochem. 104, 147, 1980). Using conjugates of the native lectin and the succinylated form can provide a system to distinguish between sialylated glycoconjugates and those containing only N-acetylglucosamine structures.
Inhibiting/Eluting Sugar: Chitin Hydrolysate (Cat. No. SP-0090) or 500 mM N-acetylglucosamine with salt and/or acid elution generally required |