Ferritin Heavy Chain (FTH1) Rabbit Polyclonal Antibody

Specifications

Product Data
Applications	ICC/IF, IHC, WB
Recommend Dilution	WB 1:500 - 1:2000;IF 1:50- 1:200
Reactivity	Human, Mouse, Rat
Host	Rabbit
Clonality	Polyclonal
Immunogen	Recombinant protein of human FTH1
Formulation	Store at -20C or -80C. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3
Concentration	lot specific
Purification	Affinity purification
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage Condition	Store at -20°C as received.
Gene Name	ferritin heavy chain 1
Database Link	NP_002023 Entrez Gene 14319 MouseEntrez Gene 25319 RatEntrez Gene 2495 Human UniProt ID P02794
Background	Ferritin (FTH) is a ubiquitous and highly conserved protein which plays a major role in iron homeostasis by sequestering and storing iron in a non-toxic and bioavailable form. The assembled ferritin molecule, often referred to as a nanocage, can store up to 4,500 atoms of iron. It forms a holoenzyme of ~450 kDa, consisting of 24 subunits made up of two types of polypeptide chains: ferritin heavy chain and ferritin light chain, each having unique functions. Ferritin heavy chains catalyze the first step in iron storage, the oxidation of Fe(II), whereas ferritin light chains promote the nucleation of ferrihydrite, enabling storage of Fe(III). In addition to iron buffering, heavy chain ferritin also enhances thymidine biosynthesis. Serum ferritin levels serve as an indicator of the amount of iron stored in the body. Serum ferritin is the most sensitive test for anaemia. The level of serum ferritin is markedly elevated in inflammation, malignancy, and iron overload disorders. Research studies have found that defects in ferritin proteins are also associated with several neurodegenerative diseases.
Synonyms	FHC; FTH; FTHL6; HFE5; PIG15; PLIF
Reference Data
Protein Families	Druggable Genome
Protein Pathways	Porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism

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