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T3309

Sigma-Aldrich

Transferrin human

≥98%

Synonym(s):

Siderophilin, partially saturated

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CAS Number:
11096-37-0
EC Number:
234-318-8
MDL number:
MFCD00132442
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.61

biological source

human

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

Iron content

300-600 ppm

technique(s)

cell culture | stem cell: suitable

impurities

≤1.0 EU/mg endotoxin

UniProt accession no.

P02787

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

human ... TF(7018)

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General description

Transferrin is an 80 kDa serum glycoprotein, which has an half-life of 8 to 10 days. The gene is located on human chromosome 3q22.1. Transferrin is expressed in hepatocytes.

Application

Transferrin has been used:
  • in isolation of epidermal stem cells and cell expansion
  • to study the effect of compound treatment on transferrin uptake
  • for transferrin uptake and confocal imaging

Biochem/physiol Actions

Transferrin facilitates the transfer of iron to erythron and peripheral tissues. Mutations in this gene is associated with atransferrinemia. Transferrin is required for fetal development. It is non immunogenic and transferrin-conjugated drugs inhibits cardiotoxicity and drug resistance.
Transferrin was shown to promote the proliferation of human lymphocytes. This effect is directly proportional to the level of iron present.

Analysis Note

Purity by agarose electrophoresis.

Disclaimer

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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  5. What is the carbohydrate content of human transferrin?

    We have found the information on transferrin in a reference book:The Plasma Proteins, F.W. Putnam, ed, volume 2, chapter 4, Table II.According to the table, Transferrin is 6 percent carbohydrate, citing G.A. Jamieson, J. Biol. Chem. 240(7), 2914-2920 (1965).The table also gives information on the percentage of each type of monosaccharide that is present.

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