Abcam, ab231732, Anti-Hemoglobin antibody

Size: 100µg
Rabbit Polyclonal Hemoglobin subunit alpha antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Dog samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Native Full Length Protein corresponding to Dog Hemoglobin subunit alpha.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Dog,
Applications:WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:Native Full Length Protein corresponding to Dog Hemoglobin subunit alpha.P60529

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Purification notes-Followed by Protein A affinity chromatography., Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.011% Proclin 300Constituents: PBS, 55.77% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 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

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Hemoglobin also known as Hb or HBB is a protein found in red blood cells. It is a tetramer with a molecular mass of approximately 64.5 kDa composed of two alpha and two beta subunits. This protein is predominantly expressed in erythrocytes where it plays an important role in oxygen transport from the lungs to tissues and facilitates the return of carbon dioxide from tissues to the lungs for exhalation.
Biological function summary
Hemoglobin carries oxygen in blood and acts as a buffer in maintaining blood pH. Within the erythrocytes hemoglobin comprises one of the principal components of these cells each molecule binding up to four oxygen molecules. Hemoglobin exists as a complex with heme groups that directly interact with oxygen allowing hemoglobin to perform its respiratory function efficiently.
Pathways
Hemoglobin is important in the circulatory and respiratory pathways. It works in conjunction with proteins like myoglobin which assists with oxygen storage in muscles and cytochrome c which is important in the electron transport chain. Hemoglobin's function aligns with these pathways to maintain proper oxygen and energy levels throughout the body.
Hemoglobin abnormalities lead to conditions such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. Sickle cell anemia involves a mutation in the beta-globin gene resulting in deformed red blood cells that hinder oxygen delivery and cause pain due to blockages in blood vessels. Thalassemia results from reduced production of globin chains leading to anemia. These conditions involve aberrations in the hemoglobin or related proteins impacting overall health and requiring clinical management.