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AB311058

Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 488. Suitable for Target Binding Affinity, Antibody Labelling, IHC-P and reacts with Human, Mouse, Rat samples.

View Alternative Names

HBA2, HBA1, Hemoglobin subunit alpha, Alpha-globin, Hemoglobin alpha chain

  • Biotin

    Biotin Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • 603 Alexa Fluor® 568

    Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • 775 Alexa Fluor® 750

    Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • Unconjugated

    Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608]

  • Carrier free

    Anti-Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody [EPR3608] - BSA and Azide free

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR3608

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 488

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 495nm, Em: 519nm

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human, Mouse, Rat

Applications

Antibody Labelling, IHC-P, Target Binding Affinity

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Specificity

This antibody gave a positive signal in Western blotting of rat brain, heart, kidney and spleen tissue. This antibody works in human, mouse and rat in IHC.

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Assay Kits

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Primary Antibodies

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Reactivity data

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Product details

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

How are conjugated primary antibodies validated?
This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle|Store in the dark
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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Hemoglobin subunit alpha also known as alpha-globin is a component of the hemoglobin protein complex which plays an important role in oxygen transport within the blood. Alpha-globin has an approximate molecular weight of 15.1 kDa and is expressed highly in the red blood cells. It is part of the hemoglobin tetramer along with two beta subunits each one containing an iron-bound heme group. Variants of the alpha chain can be studied using hemoglobin peptides or denatured hemoglobin samples. Researchers can further analyze the alpha hemoglobin using methods like SDS-PAGE or alpha ELISA assays.
Biological function summary

Hemoglobin subunit alpha forms an important part of the hemoglobin complex facilitating the binding and release of oxygen molecules as blood circulates in the body. Alpha hemoglobin ensures efficient loading of oxygen in the lungs and unloading in tissues maintaining cellular respiration. The subunit plays a structural role as well stabilizing the hemoglobin tetramer for optimal function. Its ability to carry oxygen depends on the cooperative interaction between its alpha and beta globin counterparts.

Pathways

Hemoglobin subunit alpha operates predominantly within the oxygen transport pathway which is essential to meet the metabolic demands of cells. It also links to pathways involving iron metabolism given its coordination with heme groups. Alpha hemoglobin interacts cooperatively with proteins such as beta-globin to ensure efficient oxygen delivery. This interplay is highlighted when examining hemoglobin biosynthesis and breakdown pathways.

Alpha-globin is linked to conditions like alpha-thalassemia and sickle cell disease. These disorders result from mutations in the hemoglobin alpha or beta subunits leading to imbalanced globin production or abnormal hemoglobin structures. Alpha thalassemia is connected with unequal production of globin chains affecting hemoglobin stability while beta-globin mutations lead to sickle cell disease with altered oxygen delivery. Anti-hemoglobin antibodies might help in researching these conditions allowing a better understanding of molecular changes and potential therapeutic targets.
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Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:
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Target data

Involved in oxygen transport from the lung to the various peripheral tissues.. Hemopressin. Hemopressin acts as an antagonist peptide of the cannabinoid receptor CNR1 (PubMed : 18077343). Hemopressin-binding efficiently blocks cannabinoid receptor CNR1 and subsequent signaling (PubMed : 18077343).
See full target information HBA1
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