C0755

Conalbumin from chicken egg white

Substantially iron-free

• Synonym(s): Ovotransferrin
• CAS Number: 1391-06-6
• EC Number: 215-727-0
• MDL number: MFCD00130856
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• biological source: chicken egg white
• Assay: ≥98% (agarose gel electrophoresis)
• form: powder
• UniProt accession no.: P02789
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: chicken ... TF(396241)

Description

General description

Conalbumin is an iron-binding protein. It is mainly present in the egg white of hen. It is also termed as ovotransferrin. It is a member of the transferrin iron-binding glycoproteins family. Ovotransferrin is also known an an acute?phase protein (APP)in some organisms. It is the second main protein found in egg white.

Application

Conalbumin from chicken egg white has been used:

• as ovotransferrin standard in 96?well microplate assay to investigate on ovotransferrin-like activity in the plasma of wild birds
• to examine its effects on osteoclastogenesis
• to study its partitioning in aqueous two-phase systems

Biochem/physiol Actions

Conalbumin/ovotransferrin plays a key role in avian natural immunity. It has the ability to prevent bacterial growth and possesses immunomodulatory functions. Ovotransferrin also exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant activities.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H317,H334
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P280 - P342 + P311
• Hazard Classifications: Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1
• 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