Concanavalin A (Con A) (Colloidal Gold)
Cat# 518271-1ml
Size : 1ml
Brand : US Biological
Conjugate
GoldGrade
Highly PurifiedShipping Temp
Blue IceStorage Temp
4°C Do Not FreezeCon A
Colloidal gold can be used to visualize localization of specific saccharide moieties and examine the distribution of plasma membrane glycoproteins based on the binding pattern of Concanavalin A (Jackbean) Lectin (Con A). Colloidal gold labeled lectins can be viewed via electron microscopy.
Inhibitory Carbohydrate:
alpha-Methylmannoside + alpha-Methylglucoside
Sugar Specificity:
alpha-Mannose, alpha-Glucose
Blood Specificity:
Relatively weak blood agglutinin
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Gold conjugates are light sensitive.
Source
Jackbean
Purity
Highly Purified
Form
Supplied as a liquid in 10mM HEPES, 150mM NaCl, 0.1mM Ions, 0.02% sodium azide. Labeled with Gold.
Important Note
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.