General description

Native haptoglobin from human plasma. A hemoglobin-binding acute-phase protein that promotes cholesterol crystallization and is found in human plasma at 82 to 236 mg per deciliter. It is a tetramer composed of α- and β-polypeptide chains.

Native haptoglobin from human plasma. A hemoglobin-binding acute-phase protein found in human plasma at 82 to 236 mg per 100 ml. A tetramer composed of α- and β-polypeptide chains. Promotes cholesterol crystallization.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Langlois, M., et al. 1997. Eur. J. Clin. Chem. Clin. Biochem. 35, 199.Yamashita, G., et al. 1996. J. Gastroenterol. Hepatol. 11, 738.

Packaging

1 mg in Plastic ampoule

Physical form

Salt-free.

Preparation Note

Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)