What are the characteristics of wheat germ agglutinin (WGA)?
Posted June 25, 2024
Answer
WGA is a carbohydrate-binding lectin. It has a high affinity for GlcNAc and sialic acid residues on glycoproteins. It also possesses a stable molecular structure, allowing it to maintain its integrity under various conditions.
Additional resources
Wheat Germ Agglutinin—From Toxicity to Biomedical Applications