Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) Analysis Service
- Glycomics and Proteomics Studies
- Cell Biology
- Neurobiology
- Cancer Research
- Drug Discovery
- Tissue: ≥ 0.2 g
- Biological Fluids: ≥ 0.2 mL
- Cell: ≥ 1 x 10⁶
- Glycoproteins: ≥ 10 µg
Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) is a well-characterized plant lectin derived from wheat germ. Known for its strong affinity for N-acetylglucosamine and sialic acid residues, WGA binds specifically to glycoproteins and glycolipids on the surface of cells. This binding specificity makes WGA a valuable tool in the study of cell biology, particularly in examining cellular membranes, glycosylation patterns, and cellular interactions. MtoZ Biolabs offers a comprehensive Wheat Germ Agglutinin (WGA) Analysis Service to facilitate your research.
Technical Principles
Our WGA Analysis Service is based on the principle of lectin affinity chromatography. The WGA lectin has affinity for N-acetylglucosamine residues and sialic acid. We utilize this property to selectively bind and isolate glycosylated proteins or glycopeptides from a complex mixture. Subsequently, the isolated glycosylated components are analyzed by the state-of-the-art mass spectrometry technologies and bioinformatics tools for detailed characterization.
Analysis Workflow
Applications
Our WGA Analysis Service can be applied in a wide range of research fields including:
Sample Submission Requirements
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Deliverables
1. Experimental Procedures
2. Relevant High-Performance Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Parameters
3. Detailed Information on Wheat Germ Agglutinin Analysis
4. Raw Data
5. Custom Analysis Report
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