IB4-SAP [IT-10, KIT-10]

a tool for eliminating cells that express alpha-D-galactopyranoside residues in cells; targeted via recombinant Isolectin B4 (IB4), eliminated via saporin

SKU: IT-10 Category: Quantity: Individual 25 ug, Individual 100 ug, Individual 250 ug, Individual 1 mg, Kit w/controls 25 ug, Kit w/controls 100 ug, Kit w/controls 250 ug | Host: E. coli | Conjugate: saporin | Usage: eliminates cells |

Isolectin B4 (IB4) is one of a family of five alpha-D-galactose-binding lectins from Griffonia (Bandeiraea) simplicifolia. Recombinant IB4* was expressed in E. coli and purified using affinity chromatography. In one important application rIB4-SAP specifically eliminates the IB4-positive c-fiber nociceptor neurons, while sparing the peptidergic neurons. Upon binding the alpha-D-galactopyranoside residues expressed on the cell surface, rIB4-SAP becomes internalized and saporin inhibits protein synthesis, resulting in elimination of the neurons. The cytotoxin is extremely potent, with an ED50 in the low picomolar range for some alpha-D-galactopyranoside-expressing cells in vitro. rIB4-SAP is an excellent tool for the study of pain transmission and the biological roles of IB4+ cells in vivo.

*patent pending

IB4-SAP is a chemical conjugate of recombinant IB4 expressed in E. coli and the ribosome-inactivating protein, saporin. IB4-SAP eliminates α-D-galactosyl-positive cells.

IB4-SAP is available individually (Cat. #IT-10) or as a kit (Cat. #KIT-10) which includes IB4-SAP and Saporin (Cat. #PR-01).