Griffonia simplicifolia GS II (Bandeiraea simplicifolia)

This lectin is a tetrameric glycoprotein composed of four subunits of nearly identical size. Each 30,000D subunit has a binding site for alpha- or beta-linked N-acetylglucosamine residues. Unlike other N-acetylglucosamine specific lectins, increasing the number of N-acetylglucosamine residues beyond two does not improve affinity. GSL II has been reported to be unique in its ability to recognize exclusively alpha- or beta-linked N-acetylglucosamine residues on the nonreducing terminal of oligosaccharides.

User-Optimized

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Chitin Hydrolysate or 200mM N-acetylglucosamine

Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

Griffonia (Bandeiraea) simplicifolia seeds

Homogeneous by SDS-PAGE

Not determined

Supplied as a lyophilized powder

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.