Description
Lens culinaris Lectin (LCA/LCH) – FITC (Fluorescein)
| Catalog number: | B2025064 |
| Lot number: | Batch Dependent |
| Expiration Date: | Batch dependent |
| Amount: | 2 mg |
| Molecular Weight or Concentration: | N/A |
| Supplied as: | Liquid |
| Applications: | a molecular tool for various biochemical applications |
| Storage: | -20C |
| Keywords: | Lens culinaris agglutinin, lentil lectin, lentil agglutinin, LCA, LCH, FITC-conjugated lentil lectin, fluorescein isothiocyanate lentil lectin |
| Grade: | Biotechnology grade. All products are highly pure. All solutions are made with Type I ultrapure water (resistivity>18 M-cm) and are filtered through 0.22 um. |
LCA is a mannose/glucose-binding lectin derived from lentil (Lens culinaris), conjugated to fluorescein for green-channel fluorescence detection. It is widely used in glycan profiling, cell labeling, and histochemistry to study high-mannose glycoproteins and carbohydrate-mediated cell interactions. The FITC tag ensures compatibility with standard fluorescence platforms, enabling sensitive visualization in microscopy and flow cytometry. Researchers in immunology, oncology, and developmental biology rely on LCA for its strong binding specificity and versatility.
Why Researchers Choose It
- Binds mannose/glucose-rich glycan structures
- FITC tag enables green-channel fluorescence detection
- Used in immunology, oncology, and developmental biology
- Supports glycan profiling and histochemistry workflows
This product is for Research Use Only (RUO). It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
References
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