Summary
The anti-H (O) hemagglutinating activity of Ulex europaeus has been used widely to confirm blood group O activity. UEA I binds to many glycoproteins and glycolipids containing α –linked fucose residue. The purified lectin appears to be a dimer of two distinct polypeptide chains associated by noncovalent forces. This lectin does not react with Lea active blood group substance. The native protein has pI=6.0-6.1 and exhibits a Molecular weight 60,000-68,000 during gel filtration on Sephadex column.
Form
Liquid
Buffer
10mM Phosphate, 150mM NaCl, 0.1mM CaCl₂
Preservative
0.05% Sodium azide
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. Store at 4ºC.
Concentration
1 mg/ml (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Region/Sequence
Native Protein
Expression System
Native Protein
Purification
Purified from Ulex europaeus
Conjugation
Fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)
Wavelength
Absorption : 490 nm ; Emission : 520 nm. Ratio : 1.0-1.4 molecules FITC (isomer 1) per Lectin molecule.
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.
Synonyms
UAE , Ulex europaeus , UAE I Lectin , Fucose lectin , UAE I , Ulex europaeus lectin , UAE Lectin
Background
The anti-H (O) hemagglutinating activity of Ulex europaeus has been used widely to confirm blood group O activity. UEA I binds to many glycoproteins and glycolipids containing α –linked fucose residue. The purified lectin appears to be a dimer of two distinct polypeptide chains associated by noncovalent forces. This lectin does not react with Lea active blood group substance. The native protein has pI=6.0-6.1 and exhibits a Molecular weight 60,000-68,000 during gel filtration on Sephadex column. This lectin will hemagglutinate fresh blood group O cells at 2-5μg/ml.Inhibiting/Eluting sugars: 50-100 mM L-fucoseCarbohydrate-Binding Specificity of UEA I: L-Fuα1,2Galβ1,4GlcNAcβ1,6R
Research Area