Haptoglobin (Hp) is a blood plasma protein that functions to bind free Hemoglobin that has been released from erythrocytes, thereby inhibiting its oxidative activity. During this process, Haptoglobin sequesters the iron within Hemoglobin, preventing iron-utilizing bacteria from benefitting from hemolysis.
Formulation
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free
Host
Mouse
Immunogen Region
A portion of amino acids 100-250 was used as the immunogen for the Haptoglobin antibody.
Isotype
Mouse IgG1, kappa
Species Reactivity
Human
Note
Optimal dilution of the Haptoglobin antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Uniprot
P00738
Format
Purified
Purity
Protein A/G affinity
Storage
Aliquot the Haptoglobin antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.