Native Human Lactoferrin Protein

Product Overview

Purified protein from human milk - lyophilised

Target

LTF

Nature

Native

Tag/Conjugate

Unconjugated

Molecular Weight

~78 kDa

Alternative Names

LTF; lactotransferrin; LF; HLF2; GIG12; HEL110; kaliocin-1; lactoferricin; lactoferroxin; talalactoferrin; neutrophil lactoferrin; growth-inhibiting protein 12; epididymis luminal protein 110; Lactoferrin Protein

Purity

~90% by Biuret method.

Format

Lyophilized

Buffer

Lyophilized from from Human milk

Preservative

None

Storage

Store at 4°C.DO NOT FREEZE. This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the protein. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.

Reconstitution

Reconstitute with 5 ml distilled water.
Care should be taken during reconstitution as the protein may appear as a film at the bottom of the vial. We recommend that the vial is gently mixed after reconstitution.

Introduction

Human lactoferrin is a ~78 kDa globular protein found in body secretions such as milk and saliva and is a member of the transferrin family proteins. Transferrins control the level of free iron in the body, by binding and transporting iron. Lactoferrin does not appear to have a transporting function, instead it has antimicrobial activity, by keeping the levels of iron in body fluids low and thus preventing microbes from acquiring iron. Removing free iron from body fluids and inflamed areas also serve to protect against the damaging effects of free radicals.

Keywords

LTF; lactotransferrin; LF; HLF2; GIG12; HEL110; kaliocin-1; lactoferricin; lactoferroxin; talalactoferrin; neutrophil lactoferrin; growth-inhibiting protein 12; epididymis luminal protein 110; Lactoferrin Protein