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L1668

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Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean)

Phytohemagglutinin PHA-P, lyophilized powder (contains ~50% buffer salts as sodium phosphate and NaCl), BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

Phaseolus vulgaris agglutinin, PHA

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

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Quality Level

200

product line

BioReagent

form

lyophilized powder (contains ~50% buffer salts as sodium phosphate and NaCl)

potency

≤10 μg per mL mitogenic activity (Bromdeoxyuridine incorporation in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells)

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

color

white to off-white

solubility

PBS: 5 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow (pH 6.8)

storage temp.

2-8°C

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Application

Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) has been used:
  • for the stimulation of cluster of differentiation (CD4+) T cells[1]
  • for the activation of primary peripheral blood lymphocytes[2]
  • for the stimulation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells[3][4]

Biochem/physiol Actions

PHA consists of two molecular species, an erythroagglutinin (PHA-E) which has low mitogenic activity and high erythroagglutinin activity, and leucoagglutinin (PHA-L) which has high mitogenic and leucoagglutinating activity, but very low erythroagglutinating activity.
PHA-E is not blood group specific, but agglutination can be inhibited by certain oligosaccharides. PHA-P is the protein form of PHA prior to separation and purification of erythroagglutinin and leucoagglutinin. PHA-M is the mucoprotein form. Conjugates are prepared from the corresponding purified lectins.

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Sold on the basis of lectin content

Analysis Note

Potency and solubility expressed in mg lectin/ml

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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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Questions

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  1. What do the designations -P, -L, -M, and -E represent in the names of PHA products?

    1 answer

    1. Generally, PHA-P or PHA-L is utilized to stimulate lymphocytes, although PHA-M will also work, but not to the same degree. The most active form is PHA-L (the mitogenic concentration is < 5μg/ml). PHA, or Phytohemagglutinin, comprises two molecular species:

      1. Erythroagglutinin (PHA-E), which demonstrates low mitogenic activity and high erythroagglutinating activity.

      2. Leucoagglutinin (PHA-L), which possesses high mitogenic and leucoagglutinating activity, accompanied by very low erythroagglutinating activity.

      PHA-P represents the protein form of PHA before the erythroagglutinin and leucoagglutinin components are separated and purified. PHA-M refers to the mucoprotein form of Phytohemagglutinin.

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  2. How should the PHA solution using Phytohemagglutinin PHA-P powder be prepared for cell culture?

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    1. The stock solution of this product can be prepared in phosphate buffered saline at pH 6.8, resulting in a clear to slightly hazy solution at a concentration of 5 mg per mL. This stock solution can then be diluted in cell culture medium to a working concentration of 10 micrograms of lectin per mL for use in peripheral blood cell culture.

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  3. What is the shelf life once reconstituted in PBS?

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    1. After reconstitution in PBS, this product can be stored at 2-8°C for 2-4 weeks. PHA loses approximately 30% activity after 1 month. Stock solutions of at least 1 mg/mL can be stored in frozen aliquots. Do not dilute to the working concentration until ready to use. Vortex stock solutions prior to use.

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  4. What is the mitogenic activity of Product L1668, Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) - Phytohemagglutinin PHA-P, lyophilized powder?

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    1. The minimum specification for mitogenic activity of this product is  < or = 10 micrograms lectin/mL of medium. The reported specification is PASS. A specific value is not given.

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  5. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  6. How can Product L1668, Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) - Phytohemagglutinin PHA-P, lyophilized powder, be dissolved?

    1 answer

    1. Product No. L1668 is solubility tested using 5 mg per mL of phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 6.8; this yields a clear to slightly hazy, colorless to light yellow solution.

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  7. What is the solution stability for Product L1668, Lectin from Phaseolus vulgaris (red kidney bean) - Phytohemagglutinin PHA-P, lyophilized powder?

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    1. The solution stability was not evaluated by Sigma-Aldrich; however, references indicate media containing dilute PHA can be stored refrigerated for 2-4 weeks. PHA loses approximately 30% activity after 1 month. Stock solutions can be stored in frozen aliquots.

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