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T8158

Transferrin human

powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

Siderophilin, partially saturated

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
EC Number:
234-318-8
NACRES:
NA.75
MDL number:
eCl@ss:
34058011
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product line

BioReagent

Quality Segment

assay

≥98%

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

endotoxin, tested, hepatitis and HIV antibody, none detected

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... TF(7018)

General description

Transferrin is a glycoprotein with a branched carbohydrate chain, having two sites for ferric ion binding in its polypeptide chain.

Application

Transferrin human has been used:
  • to incubate human proximal tubule cells (HKC) - 8 cells along with IgG for the examination of albumin specificity[1]
  • as a supplement in serum-containing/devoid medium for human thyroid cell culture
  • as a target glycoprotein to develop an in-gel hydrazinolysis method

Biochem/physiol Actions

Transferrin mediates iron transportation from plasma to cells. The iron-bound transferrin are of three forms: monoferric A/B transferrin and diferric transferrin. The transferrin binds to specific cell surface receptors and are internalized by endocytosis. Once inside, the iron is released into the cells and the iron-free transferrin, also referred to as apotransferrin, is exocytosed outside the cell without being degraded.[2] Transferrin is known to deliver iron to cells in a physiologically safe and effective form.

Preparation Note

Heat treated at 60 °C for ten hours.

Analysis Note

Purity by agarose electrophoresis.

Other Notes

Partially iron-saturated

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

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technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

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technique(s)

cell culture | stem cell: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

shipped in

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wet ice

solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

solubility

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solubility

H2O: 50 mg/mL

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

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200


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Non-transferrin bound iron: a key role in iron overload and iron toxicity
Brissot P, et al.
Biochim. Biophys. Acta Gen. Subj., 1820(3), 403-410 (2012)
Detection of N-glycans on small amounts of glycoproteins in tissue samples and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gels
Yoshimura T, et al.
Analytical Biochemistry, 423(2), 253-260 (2012)
Cells: Molecules and Mechanisms, 174-174 (2009)



Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
T8158-100MG04061835569670
T8158-1G04061837378935

Questions

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  1. I want to know the Molecular Weight of this product.

    1 answer
    1. Human transferrin has an approximate molecular weight range of 76-81 kDa. Please see the link below to review additional information available in the product datasheet:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/product/documents/418/013/t8158pis.pdf

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  2. What is the correct method for storing item T8158, Human Transferrin, after reconstitution?

    1 answer
    1. After reconstitution, it is advisable to aliquot and freeze the product T8158, Human Transferrin at -20°C for long-term storage or add NaN₃ and refrigerate it at 4°C for short-term storage. Stock solutions can remain stable for up to 1 year at -20°C or for up to 2 weeks at 4°C.

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  3. We were wondering how to store the dissolved transferrin. We have frozen it at -80. If we thaw it can we can freeze it again,

    1 answer
    1. Transferrin is fairly stable in solution. Non-sterile aqueous solutions may be stored at 4 °C for 5-10 days. Solutions may be filter-sterilized to extend solution stability. Various media supplements containing transferrin, such as ITS (Insulin/Transferrin/Selenium), are stable for up to 30 days at 4 °C and may be stored in frozen aliquots at -20 °C. for up to one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles as this may contribute to precipitation occurring.

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  4. How is this protein produced and what is the rest 2% impurity? Thanks!

    1 answer
    1. The preparation method is considered proprietary. The residual impurities have not been identified. This product is tested for endotoxin and iron. Please see the Sample Certificates of Analysis:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/certificates/sapfs/PROD/sap/certificate_pdfs/COFA/Q14/T8158-BULKBCCK4250.pdf

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  5. What is the Department of Transportation shipping information for this product?

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  6. What is the carbohydrate content of human transferrin?

    1 answer
    1. We have found the information on transferrin in a reference book:The Plasma Proteins, F.W. Putnam, ed, volume 2, chapter 4, Table II.According to the table, Transferrin is 6 percent carbohydrate, citing G.A. Jamieson, J. Biol. Chem. 240(7), 2914-2920 (1965).The table also gives information on the percentage of each type of monosaccharide that is present.

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