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Lectin from Pisum sativum (pea)

FITC conjugate, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Pisum sativum agglutinin, PSA

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

conjugate

FITC conjugate

Quality Level

200

form

lyophilized powder

potency

<20 μg per mL agglutination activity

composition

Protein, ≥95% biuret

extent of labeling

2-4 mol FITC per mol protein (Lowry).

impurities

salt, free

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Lectin from Pisum sativum (pea) is a tetrameric glycoprotein of about 48 kDa. It is isolated from peas. Pisum sativum agglutinin is specific for α-D-glucose and α-D-mannose.

Application

Lectin from Pisum sativum (pea) has been used to determine acrosomal status and viability of spermatozoa and to assess sperm acrosome reaction (AR) patterns

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lectin from Pisum sativum (pea) possess anti-hepatoma effect and mitogenicity to lymphocytes, like concanavalin A (Con A).
PSA is not blood group specific, but has an affinity for terminal α-D-mannosyl residues. PSA is a mitogen similar to concanavalin A.

Preparation Note

Conjugates are prepared from affinity purified lectin.

Analysis Note

Agglutination activity is expressed in μg/ml and is determined from serial dilutions in phosphate buffered saline, pH 6.8, of a 1 mg/ml solution. This activity is the lowest concentration to agglutinate a 2% suspension of human erythrocytes after 1 hr incubation at 25 °C.

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P280 - P342 + P311

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Gediendson Ribeiro de Araujo et al.
Animal reproduction science, 163, 56-62 (2015-11-04)
We evaluated the capacity of ocelot and oncilla spermatozoa to bind to the perivitelline membranes (PVMs) of hen eggs in a sperm binding assay (S-PVM). In addition, a device that improves the standardization of the assay was developed. The number
Tácia Gomes Bergstein-Galan et al.
Theriogenology, 96, 69-75 (2017-05-24)
This study investigates the effect of time of storage of epididymides at room temperature and the addition of 20% of seminal plasma to the cryopreservation extender, on post thaw quality and fertility of ovine spermatozoa collected from the cauda epididymis.
L S Castro et al.
Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 7, 17-17 (2016-03-08)
In order to improve the efficiency of bovine sperm cryopreservation process, it is important to understand how spermatozoa respond to differences in temperature as well as the ability to recover its own metabolism. The combination between flow cytometry approach and
Martin Blomberg Jensen et al.
Nature communications, 12(1), 2450-2450 (2021-04-25)
Infertile men have few treatment options. Here, we demonstrate that the transmembrane receptor activator of NF-kB ligand (RANKL) signaling system is active in mouse and human testis. RANKL is highly expressed in Sertoli cells and signals through RANK, expressed in
Julio A Martinez-Rodriguez et al.
Reproduction & fertility, 1(1), 11-19 (2020-11-04)
Cryopreservation compromises the capacity of sperm fertilizing due to a series of alterations in the structure and physiology of the sperm. The use of antioxidants, such as melatonin, added to freezing media, may help to reduce sperm cryoinjury. To test
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