Rabbit anti-Human HFE Polyclonal Antibody | anti-HFE antibody
HFE (Hereditary Hemochromatosis Protein, HFE1, HLAH, HLA-H, HH, MGC103790, MVCD7) (PE)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a membrane protein that is similar to MHC class I-type proteins and associates with beta2-microglobulin (beta2M). It is thought that this protein functions to regulate iron absorption by regulating the interaction of the transferrin receptor with transferrin. The iron storage disorder, hereditary haemochromatosis, is a recessive genetic disorder that results from defects in this gene. At least nine alternatively spliced variants have been described for this gene. Additional variants have been found but their full-length nature has not been determined. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
HFE: Binds to transferrin receptor (TFR) and reduces its affinity for iron-loaded transferrin. Defects in HFE are a cause of hemochromatosis (HFE). A disorder of iron metabolism characterized by iron overload. Excess iron is deposited in a variety of organs leading to their failure, and resulting in serious illnesses including cirrhosis, hepatomas, diabetes, cardiomyopathy, arthritis, and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Severe effects of the disease usually do not appear until after decades of progressive iron loading. Defects in HFE are associated with variegate porphyria (VP). Porphyrias are inherited defects in the biosynthesis of heme, resulting in the accumulation and increased excretion of porphyrins or porphyrin precursors. They are classified as erythropoietic or hepatic, depending on whether the enzyme deficiency occurs in red blood cells or in the liver. VP is the most common form of porphyria in South Africa. It is characterized by skin hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis, abdominal pain, tachycardia, hypertension and neuromuscular disturbances. High fecal levels of protoporphyrin and coproporphyrin, increased urine uroporphyrins and iron overload are typical markers of the disease. Iron overload due to HFE mutations is a precipitating or exacerbating factor in variegate porphyria. Defects in HFE are associated with susceptibility to microvascular complications of diabetes type 7 (MVCD7). These are pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis. Belongs to the MHC class I family. 11 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Membrane protein, integral
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 6p21.3
Cellular Component: recycling endosome; apical part of cell; integral to plasma membrane; perinuclear region of cytoplasm; early endosome; plasma membrane; cytoplasmic vesicle; MHC class I protein complex
Molecular Function: protein binding; peptide antigen binding; antigen binding; receptor binding
Biological Process: antigen processing and presentation; antigen processing and presentation of peptide antigen via MHC class I; positive regulation of T cell mediated cytotoxicity; cellular iron ion homeostasis; immune response; protein complex assembly; female pregnancy; hormone biosynthetic process; cellular response to iron ion starvation
Disease: Microvascular Complications Of Diabetes, Susceptibility To, 7; Transferrin Serum Level Quantitative Trait Locus 2; Porphyria Variegata; Alzheimer Disease; Hemochromatosis, Type 1; Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
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Product Notes
The HFE hfe (Catalog #AAA6381055) is an Antibody produced from Rabbit and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. The HFE (Hereditary Hemochromatosis Protein, HFE1, HLAH, HLA-H, HH, MGC103790, MVCD7) (PE) reacts with Human and may cross-react with other species as described in the data sheet. AAA Biotech's HFE can be used in a range of immunoassay formats including, but not limited to, Western Blot (WB). Applications are based on unconjugated antibody. Researchers should empirically determine the suitability of the HFE hfe for an application not listed in the data sheet. Researchers commonly develop new applications and it is an integral, important part of the investigative research process. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "HFE, Polyclonal Antibody" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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