Description

Hemoglobin St. Luke'S is a highly purified, specialized form of hemoglobin derived from a specific source. This product is critical for research and development applications requiring a consistent and well-characterized oxygen-carrying protein. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and advanced biomedical research sectors for applications such as oxygen carrier studies, reference standards, and biochemical assays.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a reference standard in studies of oxygen transport, hemoglobinopathies, and blood substitute development.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in the formulation of control materials and calibrators for clinical hematology analyzers.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in preclinical research for novel oxygen-therapeutic agents and hemoglobin-based drug delivery systems.
• Biochemical Assays: Acts as a substrate or standard in enzymatic assays and studies of oxidative stress and antioxidant activity.
• Cell Culture & Biotechnology: Utilized in specialized cell culture media and as an additive in certain bioprocessing applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin St. Luke'S
CAS No.	37332-57-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~64,500 g/mol (for tetramer)
Synonyms	St. Luke's Hemoglobin; Hemoglobin (St. Luke's variant); Hb St. Luke's; Hemoglobin variant St. Luke's; Oxyhemoglobin St. Luke's; Methemoglobin St. Luke's; Deoxyhemoglobin St. Luke's; Hemoglobin Saint Luke's
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin St. Luke'S is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as purity (by HPLC), methemoglobin content, and spectral characteristics is provided to guarantee it meets the stringent requirements for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture and light to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR/UV-Vis)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Hemoglobin St. Luke's)
Methemoglobin Content	≤ 5%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Solubility	Clear solution in buffer
pH (in solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg (for applicable grades)

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