Hemopexin, Human Plasma, LEL

Catalogue Number: 16-16-080513-LEL-ART

Manufacturer:Athens Research
Preservative:Lyophilized from 11.9 mM phosphate, 137 mM NaCl, 2.7 mM KCl, pH 7.4.
Molecular Weight:57000
Ph:ph 7.4
Physical state:Lyophilized
Type:Glycoproteins
Shipping Condition:Blue Ice
Unit(s): 1 mg

Description

Description: Hemopexin is a single-chain protein belonging to the family of blood transport proteins. It binds to heme released into the bloodstream during the degradation process. Recent studies have demonstrated that hemopexin acts as an extracellular antioxidant against hemoglobin-mediated damage in inflammation. Hemopexin protects against heme toxicity and conserves and recycles iron. Abnormal levels of hemopexin are associated with hemolytic anemia, chronic neuromuscular disease, and acute intermittent porphyria.