Thermo Fisher Scientific Human Lactoferrin Polyclonal Antibody

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

1:1,000 - 1:30,000

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Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) (IHC (P))

1:200 - 1:2,000

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Immunocytochemistry (ICC/IF)

1:200 - 1:2,000

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ELISA (ELISA)

1:1,000 - 1:30,000

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Product Specifications

Species Reactivity

Human

Host/Isotype

Goat / IgG

Class

Polyclonal

Type

Antibody

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

1 mg/mL

Purification

Antigen affinity chromatography

Storage buffer

PBS, pH 6.8 to 7.4

Contains

0.09% sodium azide

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Ambient (domestic); Wet ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Goats were immunized with purified human lactoferrin human milk. Antiserum was solid phase adsorbed to ensure specificity. The antibody was isolated by affinity chromatography using antigen coupled to agarose beads. Antibody concentration was determined by extinction coefficient: absorbance at 280 nm of 1.4 equals 1.0 mg of IgG.

Target Information

Lactoferrin (LF) is an iron binding glycoprotein. LF consists of a single polypeptide chain (approximately 80 kDa) folded into two structurally homologous lobes, each of which can reversibly bind one ferric ion (Fe3+). LF is found in external fluids, including milk and mucosal secretions, and is a prominent component of secondary granuals of neutrophils. The protein demonstrates a broad spectrum of properties, including regulation of iron homeostasis, host defense against a broad range of microbial infections, anti-inflammatory activity, regulation of cellular growth and differentiation and protection against cancer development and metastasis. LTF acts as a major first line defense against microbial infections, partly due to its ability to efficiently bind to and hence remove Fe3+ from the environment, but studies have also shown that LTF possesses bactericidal properties and proteolytic activity, capable of cleaving arginine-rich sequences within microbial proteins. Three isoforms of LTF have been identified: LTF-alpha, LTF-beta and LTF-gamma and receptors for LTF are expressed in the gastrointestinal tract, by macrophages, lymphocytes, neutrophils and platelets and also by some bacteria.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.