Transferrin human

Purity by agarose electrophoresis.

Transferrin human has been used:

• to incubate human proximal tubule cells (HKC) - 8 cells along with IgG for the examination of albumin specificity
• as a supplement in serum-containing/devoid medium for human thyroid cell culture
• as a target glycoprotein to develop an in-gel hydrazinolysis method

Transferrin mediates iron transportation from plasma to cells. The iron-bound transferrin are of three forms: monoferric A/B transferrin and diferric transferrin. The transferrin binds to specific cell surface receptors and are internalized by endocytosis. Once inside, the iron is released into the cells and the iron-free transferrin, also referred to as apotransferrin, is exocytosed outside the cell without being degraded. Transferrin is known to deliver iron to cells in a physiologically safe and effective form.

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Transferrin is a glycoprotein with a branched carbohydrate chain, having two sites for ferric ion binding in its polypeptide chain.

Partially iron-saturated

Heat treated at 60 °C for ten hours.