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H9291

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Hemopexin from human plasma

≥95% (SDS-PAGE), lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

HPX, HX, Hpxn, beta-1B-glycoprotein

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.61

biological source

human plasma

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized powder

mol wt

~57 kDa

technique(s)

microbiological culture: suitable

NCBI accession no.

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... HPX(3263)

General description

Hemopexin (HPX) is produced by cells of the central nervous system. It is a 60 kDa serum glycoprotein.

Application

Hemopexin from human plasma has been used S. aureus surface colonization assay. It has also been used to stimulate mixed lymphocyte cells to determine the biomarkers in acute rejection.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Hemopexin is an acute-phase protein that plays a major protective role against oxidative stress through its heme-scavenging activities. Hemopexin binds heme with high affinity and is critical for recycling the iron bound to heme molecules and for protecting against heme-induced cellular damage. Free heme, when released or lost from proteins like hemoglobin, can catalyze the formation of reactive oxygen species. Heme is lipophilic and interchelates into lipid membranes and participate in the formation of highly-toxic hydroxyl radicals. Hemopexin may also protect against the heme-mediated oxidation of LDL cholesterol.

Hemopexin may also serve an anti-inflammatory role via the negative regulation of IL-6 and TNF-α secretion by activated macrophages.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing sodium phosphate, NaCl, and KCl, pH 7.4

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.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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