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Ultraviolet Difference Spectral Studies on Concanavalin A.
- Source :
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European Journal of Biochemistry . 1970, Vol. 16 Issue 3, p549-556. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 1970
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Abstract
- The interaction of concanavalin A, the phytohemagglutinin of the jack bean, with a variety of glycosides has been studied by the technique of ultraviolet difference spectroscopy. Whereas methyl α-D-gluco- and manno-pyranoside gave rise to relatively low intensity difference spectra, p-nitrophenyl α-D-mannopyranoside and α-D-glucopyranoside yielded large difference spectra upon interaction with concanavalin A. Suing this technique as a measure of concanavalin A activity, ii was demonstrated that the protein specifically binds low molecular weight carbohydrates at much lower pH values (e. g. pH 2.4) than previously believed. Although polysaccharides arc also bound at these low pH values, they are not precipitated by concanavalin A. Molecular weight studies in acid media indicate that the protein does not dissociate and it is suggested that electrostatic repulsion of the protein molecules due to their high net positive charge prevents protein-polysaccharide lattice formation and hence failure of the complex to precipitate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00142956
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Biochemistry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 13456012
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1432-1033.1970.tb01116.x