Affinity purified Concanavalin A (Jackbean) Lectin (Con A) is immobilized on aminated paramagnetic beads using EDC and stabilized in a buffer to retain maximum activity. These beads are ideal for iP applications to pull down glycoproteins.

Source:
Jackbean

Blood Specificity:
Relatively weak blood agglutinin

Sugar Specificity:
alpha-Mannose, alpha-Glucose

Conjugate Specificity:
Silica Coated Paramagnetic Beads

Inhibitory Carbohydrate:
alpha-Methylmannoside + alpha-Methylglucoside

Divalent Ions:
Ca++, Mn++

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at 4°C. Do not freeze. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.