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Catalogue number
PRO-2740
Synonyms
TTHY, TTR, ATTR, TBPA, Transthyretin, Prealbumin, PALB, HsT2651TTHY, TTR, ATTR, TBPA, Transthyretin, Prealbumin, PALB, HsT2651.
Introduction
Prealbumin is a thyroid hormone-binding protein that transports thyroxine from the bloodstream to the brain. Prealbumin is a carrier protein which transports thyroid hormones in the plasma and cerebrospinal fluid, and also transports retinol (vitamin A) in the plasma. Transthyretin consists of a tetramer of identical subunits and is dominantly produced in the liver. Mutations in Prealbumin are related to amyloid deposition, affecting predominantly peripheral nerve and/or the heart. The diseases caused by mutations include amyloidotic polyneuropathy, euthyroid hyperthyroxinaemia, amyloidotic vitreous opacities, cardiomyopathy, oculoleptomeningeal amyloidosis, meningocerebrovascular amyloidosis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Prealbumin is an indicator of protein-energy malnutrition since it has a circulating half life of 2 days and reacts swiftly to changes in nutritional status.
Description
Human Transthyretin dimer protein produced in Human plasma having a molecular mass of 30kD. Under certain conditions it may be shown as a monomer (15kD) or a tetramer (60kD).
Source
Human serum.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The protein was lyophilized (0.2 µm filtered) from 20mM NH4HCO3.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Prealbumin Human in phosphate buffer containing 0.15M NaCl.
Stability
Prealbumin Human although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored between 2-8°C.
Purity
Greater than 96.0%.
Human Virus Test
Starting material donor has been tested and certified negative for antibodies to HIV-1, HIV-2, HCV, HBSAG, Parvovirus B19, Syphilis and HIV/HBV/HCV (PCR).