Hemopexin Protein (HPX) (His tag)

Catalog No. ABIN7320339

This Recombinant Hemopexin protein is expressed in HEK-293 Cells.

Quick Overview for Hemopexin Protein (HPX) (His tag) (ABIN7320339)

Target: Hemopexin (HPX)

Protein Type: Recombinant

Biological Activity: Active

Origin: Mouse

Source: HEK-293 Cells

Purity: > 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Details

Purification tag / Conjugate: This Hemopexin protein is labelled with His tag.

Purpose: Recombinant Mouse Hemopexin/HPX Protein (His Tag)

Sequence: Met 1-Gln 460

Characteristics: A DNA sequence encoding the full length of mouse HPX (NP_059067.2) (Met 1-Gln 460) was expressed, with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.

Sterility: 0.2 μm filtered

Endotoxin Level: < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Biological Activity Comment: Measured by its ability to bind protoporphyrin IX (PPPIX). Recombinant mouse Hemopexin binds > 15 μM PPPIX, resulting in a 50% decrease in the fluorescence signal of mouse Hemopexin.

Application Details

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Lyophilized

Buffer: Lyophilized from sterile 20 mM MES, 150 mM NaCl, pH 6.0
Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01 % Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C,-80 °C

Storage Comment: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Expiry Date: 12 months

Target Details

Target: Hemopexin (HPX)

Alternative Name: Hemopexin/HPX

Background: Hemopexin,Hpx,Hpxn,Hemopexin (HPX) is plasma glycoprotein belongs to the family of the acute-phase proteins whose synthesis is induced after an inflammatory event. Hemopexin with two four-bladed beta -propeller folds has been found in other proteins including collagenases and provides sites for protein-protein interactions. The liver is the major synthesizing organ. Hemopexin participates in maintaining and recycling the iron pool by utilizing its high binding affinity toward heme composed of protoporphyrin IX and iron. It also functions in preventing oxidation caused by heme after hemolysis. Hydrophobic heme molecules can intercalate into lipid membranes and participate in the oxidation of lipid membrane components through the Fenton reaction resulting in lipid peroxidation. Hemopexin undergoes a conformational change upon the binding of heme. The conformational change allows hemopexin to interact with a specific receptor, forming a complex which is then internalized. Heme concentrations in plasma increase after hemolysis, which is associated with several pathological conditions such as reperfusion injury and ischemia.

Molecular Weight:

Calculated MW: 50.4 kDa

Observed MW: 60-70 kDa

NCBI Accession: NP_059067

UniProt: Q91X72

Pathways: Transition Metal Ion Homeostasis, Regulation of Leukocyte Mediated Immunity, Positive Regulation of Immune Effector Process, Production of Molecular Mediator of Immune Response