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T1428

Sigma-Aldrich

apo-Transferrin bovine

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, ≥98%

Synonym(s):

Human serotransferrin

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CAS Number:
11096-37-0
EC Number:
234-318-8
MDL number:
MFCD00130536
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.83

biological source

bovine

product line

BioReagent

Assay

≥98%

form

powder

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

iron, essentially free

solubility

H2O: 10 mg/mL

UniProt accession no.

Q29443

storage temp.

2-8°C

Gene Information

bovine ... TF(280705)

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General description

apo-Transferrin is an iron-free form of transferrin that is present in circulation.

Application

All cells require iron for the proper uptake of oxygen from their environment. Transferrin, a protein isolated from serum, causes the uptake and transport of iron from culture medium to the cells. This allows proper oxygen uptake and also stimulates growth-related enzyme activity. Iron-saturated transferrin (holo transferrin) is continually recycled after releasing iron and becomes iron-deficient transferrin (apo-transferrin). Choosing which form to use depends upon the culture conditions. In media such as Dulbecco′s Modified Eagle′s Medium/Ham′s Nutrient Mixture F12 (DMEM/F12) that contain high levels of iron salt, using apo-transferrin is preferred.
apo-Transferrin bovine has been used as a component of:
  • basal medium for culturing bovine mammary epithelial cells
  • minimum essential medium α (MEM-α) for spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) culture
  • induction medium for mesenchymal stem cell culture

Biochem/physiol Actions

apo-Transferrin (apoTf) aids in preventing iron accumulation in tissues, especially in non-transfusion dependent β-thalassemia.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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JAN Code

2520135:
T1428-50MG:
T1428-VAR:
T1428-5G:
T1428-BULK:
T1428-500MG:
T1428-10G:
T1428-100MG:

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Monique P Gelderman et al.
Haematologica, 100(5), 611-622 (2015-01-27)
Intermediate beta-thalassemia has a broad spectrum of sequelae and affected subjects may require occasional blood transfusions over their lifetime to correct anemia. Iron overload in intermediate beta-thalassemia results from a paradoxical intestinal absorption, iron release from macrophages and hepatocytes, and
Keita Abe et al.
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences, 63(1-2), 154-156 (2008-04-05)
We have investigated the mechanism of manganese ion uptake by apo-transferrin using a capillary electrophoresis method, and obtained clear evidence that oxidation state +3 and the binuclear unit of a manganese chelate are essential factors for the facile uptake by
Jia Wang et al.
Stem cell research & therapy, 10(1), 227-227 (2019-07-31)
High temperature has a very adverse effect on mammalian spermatogenesis and eventually leads to sub- or infertility through either apoptosis or DNA damage. However, the direct effects of heat stress on the development of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) are still
Shanshan Li et al.
Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 7, 44-44 (2016-08-06)
The objective of this study was to study how changing the ratio of Lys to Thr, Lys to His, and Lys to Val affects the expression of lipogenic genes and microRNA (miRNA) in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Triplicate cultures with
Luca De Toni et al.
Frontiers in endocrinology, 13, 915096-915096 (2022-07-12)
Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are environment-persitent emerging endocrine disrupting chemicals raising health concerns worldwide. Exposure to PFAS has been associated with the imbalance of thyroid hormones. However, available studies addressing the cell mechanism underlying thyroid disrupting feature of
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