Description

Ferritin, Horse Spleen is a high-purity, iron-storage protein complex isolated from equine spleen tissue. This product is essential for research and development in biochemistry and molecular biology, serving as a critical reference standard and reagent. It is primarily utilized by the life sciences, diagnostics, and pharmaceutical development industries for applications requiring a well-characterized source of ferritin.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and model protein in studies of iron metabolism, protein structure, and nanocage assembly.
• Immunoassay Development: Serves as an antigen or calibrator in the development of diagnostic tests for iron-related disorders.
• Nanotechnology: Acts as a biocompatible template or scaffold for the synthesis of uniform nanoparticles due to its hollow protein shell structure.
• Cell Biology Studies: Employed in experiments investigating intracellular iron storage and transport mechanisms.
• Reference Material: Provides a calibrated standard for quantifying ferritin levels in various analytical techniques.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Investigated for potential applications in drug delivery systems and as an iron supplement platform.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ferritin, Horse Spleen
CAS No.	12427-24-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~450,000 Da (Apoferritin shell)
Synonyms	Horse Spleen Ferritin; Equine Spleen Ferritin; Ferritin (horse); Apoferritin (horse spleen); Iron Storage Protein (horse); Native Ferritin; Phytoferritin (related class); CAS 12427-24-6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ferritin, Horse Spleen is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and functional consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, documenting key parameters such as protein concentration, iron content, and spectral properties. We support compliance with relevant research and development standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles of prepared solutions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish-red, clear to slightly opalescent solution
Identification (IR / UV-Vis)	Conforms to standard for Ferritin
Protein Concentration (UV Absorbance)	≥ 95% of labeled value
Iron Content (Spectrophotometric)	Typically 2000-2500 atoms of iron per molecule
Purity (SDS-PAGE / SEC-HPLC)	≥ 90% (Apoferritin subunits)
pH	6.0 - 7.5 (in specified buffer)
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/mg (for research grades)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.