AS16 3115-1ml Anti-Arabinogalactan-2 (clone CCRC-M133)

Arabinogalactans are polymers composed of arabinose and galactose monosaccharides. They exist in plants as free glycans or are attached to rhamnogalacturonan I or to protetein backbones. When attached to proteins they form arabinogalactan protein (AGP) which works as an intercellular signaling molecule. AGP also functions as a glue for sealing wounds in plants.  

Arabinogalactans can be used as an additive in food, and as a replacement for starch in food or pharmaceutical products.

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