AB240106

Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)] - BSA and Azide free

RabMAb
Recombinant
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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal HBG1 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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PRO2979, HBG1, Hemoglobin subunit gamma-1, Gamma-1-globin, Hb F Agamma, Hemoglobin gamma-1 chain, Hemoglobin gamma-A chain

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Western blot - Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)] - BSA and Azide free (AB240106)

Blocking and Diluting Buffer : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Exposure time : 3 min

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing tissue culture supernatant, PBS, BSA, glycerol and sodium azide (ab137096).

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Western blot - Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/fetal-hemoglobin-antibody-epr9708b-ab137096'>ab137096</a>) at 1/2000 dilution

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Human red blood cell at 20 µg

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K562 (human lymphoblast from chronic myelogenous leukemia) whole cell lysate at 20 µg

Secondary

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Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (HRP) at 1/1000 dilution

Predicted band size: 16 kDa

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Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)]

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR9708(B)

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

applications

Immunogen

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

Specificity

This antibody recognises Hemoglobin gamma-1/2 chain.

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Reactivity data

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Product details

ab240106 is the carrier-free version of ab137096.

Species reactivity
Mouse: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with this species.
Please contact us for more information.

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.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar^® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar^® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

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Properties and storage information

Form

Liquid

Purification technique

Affinity purification Protein A

Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS

Shipped at conditions

Blue Ice

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

+4°C

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

+4°C

Storage information

Do Not Freeze

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Supplementary information

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

Fetal hemoglobin also known as fetal Hb or HbF is a form of hemoglobin found in fetuses and neonates. HbF is composed of two alpha and two gamma globin chains and its molecular weight is around 64000 Daltons. This hemoglobin variant is mainly expressed in the red blood cells of the fetal liver and bone marrow. Expression of fetal hemoglobin typically declines after birth when beta globin chains replace gamma chains to form adult hemoglobin (HbA). However low levels of fetal hemoglobin can persist into adulthood in some individuals.

Biological function summary

Fetal hemoglobin has a higher affinity for oxygen compared to adult hemoglobin. This characteristic allows efficient transfer of oxygen from maternal to fetal circulation which is vital for fetal development. Fetal hemoglobin is not part of any complex but its unique structure is adapted to its function in the fetal environment. The alpha and gamma globin chains together modulate its oxygen-binding properties ensuring proper oxygenation during fetal life.

Pathways

The production and transition of fetal hemoglobin are linked to the globin gene switching pathway. This process involves the silencing of gamma globin genes and activation of beta globin genes postnatally a transition integral to producing adult hemoglobin. BCL11A and KLF1 are transcription factors that play essential roles in regulating this gene switching. Both proteins influence the repression of gamma globin genes therefore promoting the expression of beta globin.

Fetal hemoglobin is significant in conditions like sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. In these disorders elevated levels of fetal hemoglobin can ameliorate symptoms by compensating for defective adult hemoglobin. Patients with higher fetal hemoglobin levels typically exhibit milder forms of these diseases. Therapeutic approaches aim to reactivate fetal hemoglobin expression through the modulation of proteins like BCL11A KLF1 and others involved in hemoglobin switching.

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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

Gamma chains make up the fetal hemoglobin F, in combination with alpha chains.

See full target information HBG1

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Publications (1)

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Nature 644:790-798 PubMed40533564

2025

Kupffer cell programming by maternal obesity triggers fatty liver disease.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Hao Huang,Nora R Balzer,Lea Seep,Iva Splichalova,Nelli Blank-Stein,Maria Francesca Viola,Eliana Franco Taveras,Kerim Acil,Diana Fink,Franzisca Petrovic,Nikola Makdissi,Seyhmus Bayar,Katharina Mauel,Carolin Radwaniak,Jelena Zurkovic,Amir H Kayvanjoo,Klaus Wunderling,Malin Jessen,Mohamed H Yaghmour,Lukas Kenner,Thomas Ulas,Stephan Grein,Joachim L Schultze,Charlotte L Scott,Martin Guilliams,Zhaoyuan Liu,Florent Ginhoux,Marc D Beyer,Christoph Thiele,Felix Meissner,Jan Hasenauer,Dagmar Wachten,Elvira Mass

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Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)] - BSA and Azide free

Western blot - Anti-fetal hemoglobin antibody [EPR9708(B)] - BSA and Azide free (AB240106)

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Key facts

Host species

Clonality

Clone number

Isotype

Carrier free

Reacts with

Applications

Immunogen

Specificity

Reactivity data

Product details

Properties and storage information

Form

Purification technique

Storage buffer

Shipped at conditions

Appropriate short-term storage conditions

Appropriate long-term storage conditions

Storage information

Supplementary information

Biological function summary

Pathways

Product protocols

Target data

Publications (1)

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