Wheat Germ Plates

Wheat Germ Plates are designed for their specific affinity to molecules containing N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues. The surface of these plates enables precise binding of the carbohydrate fractions of glycoproteins, enzymes, and cell membranes, making them ideal for targeted assays. Derived from the common wheat germ (Triticum vulgaris), Wheat Germ Lectin is a hemagglutinin widely used for isolating glyco-conjugates and glycoproteins with specific carbohydrate structures.

Key Applications of Wheat Germ Coated Plates include studying the surfaces of normal and transformed cells, purifying glycoproteins such as membrane-associated glycoproteins, and investigating changes in cell surface structures during development and the cell cycle. These applications make the plates an essential tool for research in cell biology and glycobiology, offering precise and reliable binding capabilities for complex carbohydrate structures.

Key Features

• Wheat Germ Coated surface: It enables precise binding of the carbohydrate fractions of glycoproteins, enzymes, and cell membranes and it is suitable for: Studies of surfaces of normal and transformed cells Glycoprotein purification including membrane glycoproteins Studies of cell surface changes during development and the cell cycle
  • Studies of surfaces of normal and transformed cells
  • Glycoprotein purification including membrane glycoproteins
  • Studies of cell surface changes during development and the cell cycle
• Blocking: Plates are pre blocked with standard proteic blocking (ELISA Blocking) or with non proteic blocking (BlockerWell)
• Low Fluorescence Polystyrene: Manufactured with pure high-quality polystyrene, minimizing background noise and improving optical clarity.
• Wells design: flat bottom.
• Multiple Formats: Available in breakable strip plates, non-breakable strip plates, and solid plates for flexibility in applications.
• Colors: Available in clear, white, and black. Customizable upper rim colors upon request. Reduced Crosstalk: White and black plates minimize well-to-well light scatter, improving signal accuracy in luminescence and fluorescence assays. Uniform Optical Properties: Clear plates are ideal for spectrophotometric readings and imaging, providing consistent and accurate light transmission.
  • Reduced Crosstalk: White and black plates minimize well-to-well light scatter, improving signal accuracy in luminescence and fluorescence assays.
  • Uniform Optical Properties: Clear plates are ideal for spectrophotometric readings and imaging, providing consistent and accurate light transmission.
• Automation-Compatible: Easily integrated with high-throughput automated systems for liquid handling, washing, and analysis.
• Alphanumeric Coding: For easy and accurate well identification during experiments.
• Recommended working volume: of 50 to 100 μl
• Packaging: Each coated plate is packed in a single barrier bag with desiccant
• Unit: Contains 5 plates
• Minimum order: 10 plates.
• Ready to use

Key Benefits

• Plates Design: The mould design provides optical quality, important to reduce the background signal. The rim protects the external face of the bottom from scratches
  • The mould design provides optical quality, important to reduce the background signal.
  • The rim protects the external face of the bottom from scratches
• Improved Washing Efficiency: Radius-edged well bottoms enhance washing, reducing residual materials and improving assay consistency.
• Reduced Cross-Contamination: Designed to minimize the risk of cross-contamination between wells, ensuring precise sample isolation.
• Enhanced Imaging: The flat surface provides a clear focal plane, essential for high-quality imaging in microscopy, especially for fluorescence and phase-contrast analysis.
• Improved Mixing: The flat-bottom design facilitates better sample mixing, ensuring consistent results across assays.

Applications

• Studies of surfaces of normal and transformed cells
• Glycoprotein purification including membrane glycoproteins
• Studies of cell surface changes during development and the cell cycle
• ELISA Assays: For competitive and sandwich ELISA, detecting a wide range of targets such as steroid hormones and antibodies.
• Luminescence Assays (LIA): Optimized for high-sensitivity luminescence detection.
• Fluorescence Assays (FIA): Ensures strong signal detection with minimal interference.
• Chemiluminescent Assays (CLIA): Ideal for highly sensitive and quantitative analyses.