Abstract: | ![]() An affinity column has been synthesized consisting of p-aminophenyl 1-thio-beta-L-fucopyranoside residues attached to Sepharose 4B through succinylated diaminodipropylamine bridges. Surprisingly, it has been found to bind beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase in the serum of Limulus polyphemus (horseshoe crab). The enzyme is eluted with N-acetyl-D-glucosamine at a concentration of 2 mg/ml and with other sugars at higher concentrations. A highly purified enzyme free from other glycosidases is obtained. The enzyme is not eluted by solutions of salt. |