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Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Transferrin Receptor antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

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Western blot - Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] - BSA and Azide free (AB269514), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] - BSA and Azide free (AB269514), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] - BSA and Azide free (AB269514), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] - BSA and Azide free (AB269514), expandable thumbnail
  • Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] - BSA and Azide free (AB269514), expandable thumbnail

Publications

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Host species
Mouse
Storage buffer

pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Constituents: PBS

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

Select an application
Product promiseTestedExpectedPredictedNot recommended
WBICC/IFIHC-P
Human
Tested
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Tested
Not recommended
Rat
Tested
Expected
Not recommended

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/5000
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/25
Notes

-

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/25
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Rat
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/2000
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Not recommended
Not recommended

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Species
Rat
Dilution info
-
Notes

Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9.0 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Target data

Function

The protein expressed by the gene TFRC is involved in the cellular uptake of iron via receptor-mediated endocytosis, where the transferrin receptor, bound to its ligand, is internalized into specialized endosomes. Following endosomal acidification, iron is released, and the apotransferrin-receptor complex is recycled to the cell surface, where a return to neutral pH results in the loss of apotransferrin's affinity for its receptor. The hereditary hemochromatosis protein HFE competes with transferrin for binding at an overlapping C-terminal site. TFRC positively regulates T and B cell proliferation through iron uptake. It functions as a lipid sensor influencing mitochondrial fusion by modulating the JNK pathway activity. Low dietary levels of stearate promote JNK pathway activation, leading to HUWE1-mediated ubiquitination and degradation of the mitofusin MFN2, inhibiting mitochondrial fusion. High dietary stearate levels result in TFRC stearoylation, which inhibits JNK pathway activation and MFN2 degradation. Additionally, TFRC acts as a receptor for new-world arenaviruses, including Guanarito, Junin, and Machupo viruses. This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Alternative names

CD71, Transferrin receptor protein 1, TR, TfR, TfR1, Trfr, T9, p90, TFRC

Recommended products

Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Transferrin Receptor antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples. Cited in 2 publications.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG1
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Monoclonal
Immunogen
  • The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.
Carrier free
Yes
Clone number
H68.4
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Notes

ab269514 is the carrier-free version of Anti-Transferrin Receptor antibody [H68.4] ab269513.

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.

This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. The carrier-free buffer and high concentration allow for increased conjugation efficiency.

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.

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.

Supplementary info

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

The transferrin receptor commonly referred to as TfR or CD71 is an integral membrane protein that facilitates the uptake of transferrin-bound iron into cells. This receptor has a molecular weight of around 95 kDa and often exists as a homodimer on the cell surface. It is widely expressed in many tissues especially in erythroid precursors and rapidly dividing cells. Alternate names for this receptor include TfR1 and TfR2 though they have distinct roles and distributions. Other transmembrane proteins like OX26 and MEM have been studied in relation to the transferrin receptor due to their involvement in drug delivery.

Biological function summary

TfR plays a critical role in iron homeostasis by mediating the internalization of transferrin and release of iron in the endosomes. It operates as part of the transferrin-transferrin receptor complex facilitating iron assimilation necessary for DNA synthesis and cell growth. Iron release involves acidifying endosomes allowing transferrin to bind with specific cellular receptors including alternate forms like beta 2 transferrin. The process subsequently contributes to erythropoiesis and various metabolic processes by regulating essential cellular iron levels.

Pathways

The transferrin receptor is central to iron metabolism and the receptor-mediated endocytosis pathway. It tightly interacts with transferrin and intracellular pathways process the iron released from transferrin within endosomes. The receptor's role in this pathway involves a dynamic with other proteins such as HFE and hepcidin. These interactions help control systemic iron levels linking closely to the maintenance of erythroid cell health and proliferation.

Associated diseases and disorders

Disruptions in transferrin receptor function correlate with anemia and neurodegenerative disorders. In anemia related to iron deficiency impaired TfR activity reduces iron uptake culminating in insufficient erythropoiesis. Altered receptor expression or function also connects to neurological diseases like Alzheimer's where iron dysregulation is a concern. Here the transferrin receptor interacts with proteins like Amyloid precursor protein contributing to disease pathology through improper metal homeostasis.

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