Catalogue number
PRO-592
Synonyms
Lactotransferrin, Lactoferrin, Growth-inhibiting protein 12, Talalactoferrin, LTF, GIG12, LF, HLF2, Neutrophil Lactoferrin.
Introduction
Lactoferrin is a glycoprotein that belongs to the transferrin family of iron binding proteins. It is found in human breast milk as well as most epithelial surface secretions including tears, nasogastric, saliva, and bronchial. Lactoferrin binds 2 molecules of iron with very high affinity. Lactoferrin inhibits bacterial growth by withholding iron, its N-terminal region is an antimicrobial peptide. Lactotransferrin acts synergistically with lysozyme to potentiate the activity of both proteins. The multifunctional protein lactoferrin has many physiological possible roles. It is often referred to as an innate defense protein and frequently serves as the first line of defense in protection against pathogens. It has been shown to have the ability to bind iron, it is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral, it is an antioxidant and it also has immunomodulatory properties. It has many beneficial properties, which make it a good candidate for a number of product applications. Considerable research is currently going on to explain the various suggested biological functions of lactoferrin.
Description
Recombinant Human Holo Lactoferrin produced in Plant is a glycosylated mature polypeptide sequence without signal 1-19 peptide, chain 20-712 AA. Having an approximate molecular mass of 77-80 kDa.
The Human Holo Lactotransferrin is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Rice Flour.
Physical Appearance
Pink lyophilized powder.
Formulation
The Human Holo lactotransferrin was lyophilized from water, contains 1.66mg iron/gram Lactoferrin.
Stability
Recombinant Holo Lactotransferrin although stable at room temperature for 5 days, should be stored desiccated below -18°C.
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 90.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
