Description
Lectenz® are a novel class of lectin-like, enzyme-derived glycan-targeting affinity reagents engineered by computationally-guided directed evolution. The reagents are highly purified recombinant proteins, each designed to bind a specific glycan structure, and have advantages over naturally occurring lectins in rapid detection and enrichment of glycoconjugates.
SiaFind™ α2,3-Specific Lectenz® Kits (Cat #SK2301, SK2301B, and SK2301F) contain a sialic acid affinity reagent for the detection, separation, or enrichment of sialoglycans terminating in Neu5Acα2,3Gal commonly found in glycoconjugates (glycoproteins, glycolipids, and oligo- or polysaccharides). It has high affinity and specificity towards α2,3 linked sialic acids on glycans. However, it does not bind effectively to branched sialylated epitopes such as sialyl Lewis A/X. Each kit also includes a 5X binding buffer to ensure maximum reagent specificity and ease of use.
Citations
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