Background:

Myoglobin (MB) is an oxygen-binding protein that contains one polypeptide chain and one heme group. It is expressed in vertebrate skeletal and cardiac muscles where it plays an essential role in the storage and transport of oxygen to mitochondria. Reversible oxygen binding occurs by a linkage with the imidazole nitrogen of the 91st histidine residue in the myoglobin chain. Research studies indicate that the blockade of myoglobin in isolated cardiac myocytes mimics hypoxia when electrically stimulated for paced contractions . During fetal development, myoglobin is required to support cardiac function . Diving mammals are known to have high concentrations of myoglobin in their blood, which may contribute to their ability to endure long periods of oxygen deprivation during deep dives.

Specificity:

Recognizes endogenous levels of Myoglobin protein.

Alternative names:

Myoglobin

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Mouse

Ig type:

Mouse IgG. Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.2% BSA and 0.01% sodium azide.

Immunogen:

KLH-conjugated synthetic peptide encompassing a sequence within human Myoglobin. The exact sequence is proprietary.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from mouse antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~17 kDa

Applications:

IHC

Usage:

IHC (1/100 - 1/300)

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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