FTH1 Recombinant Antibody / Ferritin heavy chain

Mammalian ferritins consist of 24 subunits made up of 2 types of poly-peptide chains, ferritin heavy chain and ferritin light chain, which each have unique functions. Ferritin heavy chains catalyze the first step in iron storage, the oxidationof FeI(II), whereas ferritin light chains promote the nucleation of ferrihydrite, enabling storage of Fe(III). The most prominent role of mammalian ferritins is to provide iron-buffering capacity to cells. In addition to iron buffering, heavy chain ferritin is also involved in the regulation of thymidine biosynthesis via increased expression of cytoplasmic serine hydroxymethyltransferase, which is a limiting factor in thymidylate synthesis in MCF-7 cells. Light chain ferritin is involved in cataracts by at least two mechanisms: hereditary hyperferritinemia cataract syndrome, in which light chain ferritin is overexpressed; and oxidative stress, an important factor in the development of aging-related cataracts.

P02794

Rabbit

A recombinant human FTH1 protein fragment (within amino acids 58-180) was used as the immunogen for the recombinant Ferritin Heavy Chain antibody.

Monoclonal

IgG κ

Recombinant

IHC-P

Purified

1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; BSA free, sodium azide free

Aliquot the recombinant Ferritin Heavy Chain antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

This recombinant Ferritin Heavy Chain antibody is available for research use only.