BackgroundAs a result of hemolysis, hemoglobin is found to accumulate in the kidney and is secreted in the urine. Haptoglobin captures, and combines with free plasma hemoglobin to allow hepatic recycling of heme iron and to prevent kidney damage. Haptoglobin also acts as an antioxidant, has antibacterial activity and plays a role in modulating many aspects of the acute phase response. Hemoglobin/haptoglobin complexes are rapidely cleared by the macrophage CD163 scavenger receptor expressed on the surface of liver Kupfer cells through an endocytic lysosomal degradation pathway. Uncleaved haptoglogin, also known as zonulin, plays a role in intestinal permeability, allowing intercellular tight junction disassembly, and controlling the equilibrium between tolerance and immunity to non-self antigens.
DescriptionHp Polyclonal Antibody, FITC Conjugated. FITC. Raised in: Rabbit.
FormulationLiquid. 0.03% Proclin 300, 50% Glycerol, 0.01M PBS, PH 7.4.
SpecificityRat
IsotypeIgG
Uniprot IDP06866
Purification>95%, Protein G purified
ImmunogenRecombinant Rat Haptoglobin protein (19-346AA)
StorageShipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C (short-term) or -80°C (long-term). Avoid repeated freeze.
Alternative NamesLiver regeneration-related protein LRRG173, Zonulin, Hp, Ba1-647
ApplicationELISA; Recommended dilution: ELISA 1:100-1:500