Wheat Germ Agglutinins

Wheat germ agglutinins (WGA) are a class of proteins found in wheat germ. They are known as lectins and are capable of binding to certain carbohydrates on the surfaces of certain cells, causing them to clump together, or agglutinate. WGA has potential uses in food safety and therapeutics, and is being developed as a treatment for certain types of cancer, as well as diabetes, inflammation, and infection. WGA is also used in research to study cell-cell interactions and has been found to have anti-microbial, anti-viral, anti-tumor and anti-oxidant qualities. WGA is an important source of nutrition, with potential health benefits for a number of conditions.