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

Package size based on protein content.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing glucose and sodium phosphate buffer salts