Biochem/physiol Actions

Keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) exhibits immunostimulatory properties and stimulates both cell-mediated and humoral responses in animals and humans. It serves as a vaccine adjuvant and facilitates protein conjugation. In addition, KLH acts as a carrier protein to produce antibodies as well as haptens such as peptides and oligosaccharides. It is also used in the treatment of bladder cancer.

General description

Keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) is a large, multi-subunit, O2-carrying, metalloprotein. It is isolated from a marine snail species called Megathura crenulate.

Legal Information

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

Packaging

250 mg in Glass bottle

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

In 10 mM MgSO₄, 5 mM BES buffer, 0.9% NaCl, pH 6.5. Sterile-filtered.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)