Description

Hemoglobin Christchurch is a specific variant of hemoglobin, a critical oxygen-transporting metalloprotein found in red blood cells. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical research and diagnostic development due to its unique structural characteristics. It serves as an essential reference standard and reagent for scientists and manufacturers in the fields of clinical diagnostics, hematology research, and the study of hemoglobinopathies.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a high-purity reference material for studying protein structure-function relationships, oxygen binding kinetics, and stability of hemoglobin variants.
• Clinical Diagnostics Development: Employed in the calibration and validation of diagnostic assays and instrumentation designed to detect and quantify abnormal hemoglobin forms.
• Hematology Studies: Serves as a key reagent in research focused on understanding rare hemoglobin disorders, their pathophysiology, and potential therapeutic interventions.
• Pharmaceutical & Biotech R&D: Utilized in drug discovery programs targeting sickle cell disease, thalassemias, and other conditions related to hemoglobin abnormalities.
• Quality Control in IVD Manufacturing: Acts as a critical control material for in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) kit manufacturers to ensure assay accuracy and reproducibility.
• Educational & Training Purposes: Provides a well-characterized specimen for academic teaching and professional training in clinical chemistry and molecular biology laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Christchurch
CAS No.	53168-35-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Hb Christchurch; Hemoglobin Variant Christchurch; Christchurch Hemoglobin; Hemoglobin C; Hb C; Hemoglobin C (Christchurch); Abnormal Hemoglobin Christchurch; Deoxyhemoglobin Christchurch
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Christchurch is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for research and diagnostic applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, and other relevant physicochemical parameters. We adhere to relevant guidelines for reference standard materials to support the integrity of your scientific work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature or as specified on the label or CoA. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown solid or lyophilized powder
Identification (IR / UV-Vis)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area Percent)
Protein Content (Biuret / BCA)	≥ 90%
Moisture Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers

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