ISSN:
1432-041X
Keywords:
Lectin
;
Galactose
;
Yolk sac
;
Chick embryo
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary A lectin with an affinity for β-d-galactoside-containing saccharides is present in the developing yolk sac from the chick embryo at stages from 2 to 7 days of incubation. This activity is present in the area vitellina (less differentiated) and the area vasculosa (more differentiated). In both areas, lectin activity increases significantly during the spreading of the yolk sac up to 5 days of incubation. At all of the stages studied lectin activity was significantly higher in the area vasculosa, as compared to the area vitellina. Lectins were purified by affinity chromatography and examined by SDS-PAGE. Under reducing conditions two components are evident. A more prominent band of subunit molecular weight of 14,200±100 for the area vitellina and 13,700±300 for the area vasculosa and a second band with molecular weight of about 68,000±700 and 68,000±1,200 for the area vitellina and area vasculosa respectively, were observed. The β-d-galactoside-binding lectin appears to be similar if not identical to that of the early chick blastoderm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00376312
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