Saporin from Saponaria officinalis seeds
SIGMA/S9896 - lyophilized powder
Synonym: Saponin Extract
MDL Number: MFCD00132219
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 10.00-30.00% |
| biological source | plant seeds (Saponaria officinalis) |
| composition | Protein, ~20% Lowry |
| form | lyophilized powder |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | activity assay: suitable |
| Application: | Saporin from Saponaria officinalis seeds has been used to study its antifungal activity against Fusarium verticillioides. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Saporin from Saponaria officinalis seeds is a ribosome inactivating protein. It is used for the preparation of immunoconjugates. It has been shown to induce the formation of micronuclei in cultured human lymphocytes, thereby reducing cell viability and enhancing apoptosis. |
| General description: | Saporin from Saponaria officinalis seeds has an N-terminal domain which is β-stranded and a C-terminal domain which is α-helical. It is made up of 253 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 28,621Da. |
| Packaging: | 1, 5 mg in serum bottle |
| Packaging: | Package size based on protein content. |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized powder containing glucose and sodium phosphate buffer salts |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 10.00-30.00% |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |

