T0178

apo-Transferrin bovine

≥98%

• CAS Number: 11096-37-0
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• EC Number: 234-318-8
• NACRES: NA.61
• MDL number: MFCD00130536
• eCl@ss: 34058011
• Form: powder
• Assay: ≥98%
• Biological source: bovine

Properties

• biological source: bovine
• Quality Segment: 200
• assay: ≥98%
• form: powder
• technique(s): cell culture | mammalian: suitable
• solubility: H₂O: 20 mg/mL
• UniProt accession no.: Q29443
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• Gene Information: bovine ... TF(280705)

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)