Background:

Hemopexin (also known as β 1B glycoprotein or HPX), a 462 amino acid protein, functions as a scavenger and transporter of toxic plasma heme, transporting heme to the liver for breakdown and iron recovery. Hemopexin cooperates with Albumin, Haptoglobin, and high and low density lipoproteins to trap toxic plasma heme, which occurs as the result of the degradation of hemoglobin, myoglobin and enzymes with heme prosthetic groups, and to ensure the clearance of toxic heme from the plasma. After releasing the heme molecule, the free Hemopexin returns to circulation. It is expressed by the liver and is secreted in plasma. Hemopexin may play a role in the maintenance of metal ion homeostasis. It binds the following metal ions in order of highest to lowest affinity: nickel, copper, cobalt, zinc and manganese. Hemopexin can also act as a toxic protease that leads to proteinuria and glomerular alterations, which are characteristics of minimal changes disease (MCD), a common cause of nephrotic syndrome.

Specificity:

Hemopexin polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of Hemopexin protein.

Alternative names:

HPX, Beta 1B glycoprotein, Beta-1B-glycoprotein, FLJ56652, HEMO, HEMO, Hemopexin, Hpx, HX,

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Immunogen:

Recombinant protein

Purification & Purity:

ProA affinity purified

Molecular weight:

52 kDa

Applications:

WB ICC/IF IHC IP

Usage:

WB:1:500-1:2,000 ICC:1:50-1:200 IHC:1:100-1:500 IP:1:10-1:50

Storage:

Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

Precautions:

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.

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