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T0178

Sigma-Aldrich

apo-Transferrin bovine

≥98%

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.61

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

solubility

H2O: 20 mg/mL

UniProt accession no.

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

bovine ... TF(280705)

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Application

All cells require iron for the proper uptake of oxygen from their environment. Transferrin, a protein isolated from serum, causes the uptake and transport of iron from culture medium to the cells. This allows proper oxygen uptake and also stimulates growth-related enzyme activity. Iron-saturated transferrin (holo transferrin) is continually recycled after releasing iron and becomes iron-deficient transferrin (apo-transferrin). Choosing which form to use depends upon the culture conditions. In media such as Dulbecco′s Modified Eagle′s Medium/Ham′s Nutrient Mixture F12 (DMEM/F12) that contain high levels of iron salt, using apo-transferrin is preferred.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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