Description

Hemoglobin Westmead is a specific, naturally occurring variant of human hemoglobin, identified by the CAS registry number 73299-26-0. This protein variant is of significant interest in biochemical research and diagnostic development due to its unique structural characteristics. It serves as a critical reference material and research tool for scientists and laboratories focused on hemoglobinopathies, clinical diagnostics, and hematological studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research Standard: Used as a purified reference standard for studying hemoglobin structure, function, and oxygen-binding kinetics.
• Clinical Diagnostics Development: Essential for calibrating and validating diagnostic assays and instrumentation designed to detect hemoglobin variants.
• Hematology Studies: Employed in research investigating the pathophysiology and molecular basis of specific thalassemias or hemoglobin disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Acts as a model compound in drug discovery projects targeting sickle cell disease and other hemoglobin-related conditions.
• Quality Control in Diagnostics: Serves as a control material to ensure the accuracy and reliability of commercial hemoglobin testing kits and systems.
• Educational Purposes: Used in academic settings for advanced teaching in biochemistry, molecular biology, and medical technology courses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Westmead
CAS No.	73299-26-0
Molecular Formula	C2952H4664N812O840S8Fe4
Molecular Weight	~64,500 Da (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Hb Westmead; Hemoglobin variant Westmead; alpha2beta2(122(GH5)His->Gln); HBA2: c.369C>G (p.His123Gln); Hemoglobin α-Westmead; Hemoglobin subunit alpha Westmead variant; Human Hemoglobin Westmead
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Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Westmead is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including HPLC, electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store frozen at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC/Electrophoresis)	Conforms to standard for Hemoglobin Westmead
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Spectrophotometric)	≥ 90% of theoretical heme content
Solubility	Soluble in water or buffer
Residual Moisture (KF)	≤ 5.0%

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