Abcam, ab30760, Anti-Hepcidin-25 antibody

Size: 100µg
Anti-Hepcidin-25 antibody (ab30760) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody detecting Hepcidin-25 in Western Blot, IHC-P . Suitable for Human, Rat . - Over 40 publications - Trusted since 2007
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Polyclonal,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Rat, Human,
Applications:IHC-P, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.,
Specificity:From Jan 2024, QC testing of replenishment batches of this polyclonal changed. All tested and expected application and reactive species combinations are still covered by our Abcam product promise. However, we no longer test all species. For more information on a specific batch, please contact our Scientific Support who will be happy to help.

Product details:
What is this antibody validated in?
Anti-Hepcidin-25 antibody (ab30760) is a rabbit polyclonal antibody and is validated for use in Western Blot (WB), Immunohistochemistry (IHC-P) in Human, Rat samples.
What is the molecular weight of Hepcidin-25?
Anti-Hepcidin-25 (ab30760) specifically detects a band for Hepcidin-25 (UniProt: P81172) at a molecular weight of 3kDa.
Trusted by the scientific community
Anti-Hepcidin-25 (ab30760) was first used in a scientific publication in 2007 and has been cited over 40 times in peer-reviewed journals.
Reviewed by scientists
Anti-Hepcidin-25 (ab30760) has over 5 independent reviews from customers.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Immunogen, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA, 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.
Hepcidin-25 also known simply as hepcidin is a 25-amino acid peptide hormone with a molecular weight of approximately 2.8 kDa (kilodaltons). This peptide is primarily produced in the liver and circulates in the bloodstream. Mechanically hepcidin regulates iron homeostasis by binding to the iron export channel ferroportin on cell surfaces like enterocytes in the gut and macrophages. By binding ferroportin hepcidin induces its internalization and degradation reducing iron efflux into the plasma.
Biological function summary
Hepcidin serves as the master regulator of iron metabolism. Unlike many peptides it does not form part of a larger protein complex. Its activity ensures adequate iron levels for erythropoiesis while preventing toxic iron overload. It affects not only the liver but also distant tissues like the bone marrow and spleen. Hepcidin inhibits iron absorption in the intestine and controls iron release from macrophages and hepatic stores maintaining systemic iron concentration within a narrow range.
Pathways
Hepcidin operates within the complex network of iron metabolism and erythropoiesis pathways. It is particularly important in the liver hepcidin signaling pathway and the systemic iron regulation pathway. Hepcidin interacts closely with proteins like ferroportin its receptor and target as well as other iron transporters which ensures efficient iron allocation in the body. It also connects to other regulatory molecules like transferrin receptor and ferritin key players in iron transport and storage.
Hepcidin has significant implications for conditions like anemia of chronic disease and hereditary hemochromatosis. In anemia of chronic disease hepcidin production increases abnormally trapping iron within cells and reducing its serum levels therefore decreasing hemoglobin synthesis despite adequate iron stores. In hereditary hemochromatosis genetic mutations lead to low hepcidin levels causing excess iron absorption and progressive iron overload in tissues. The connection of hepcidin to proteins like ferroportin and transferrin receptor helps elucidate its role in these diseases.