Description

Hemoglobin Saint Jacques is a specific, high-purity form of hemoglobin, a vital oxygen-transporting protein found in red blood cells. This compound is essential for advanced biochemical research and diagnostic applications where precise protein behavior and interaction studies are required. It serves as a critical reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical diagnostics sectors, particularly in studies related to oxygen transport, blood substitutes, and hematological assays.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in fundamental studies of protein structure, function, and ligand-binding kinetics.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key component in the formulation of control materials and calibrators for clinical blood gas and hematology analyzers.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Investigated in preclinical research for potential applications in oxygen therapeutics and blood substitute formulations.
• Enzyme & Metabolic Studies: Employed in studies of enzymatic reactions and metabolic pathways involving heme proteins.
• Educational & Reference Material: Supplied to academic and industrial laboratories for teaching and quality control purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemoglobin Saint Jacques
CAS No.	90015-45-5
Molecular Formula	C2952H4664N812O832S40Fe4
Molecular Weight	~64,500 Da (for tetramer)
Synonyms	Hemoglobin Saint Jacques; Hb Saint Jacques; Hemoglobin variant Saint Jacques; Oxyhemoglobin Saint Jacques; Methemoglobin Saint Jacques; Deoxyhemoglobin Saint Jacques; Human Hemoglobin Saint Jacques; HbSJ
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Quality Control

Our Hemoglobin Saint Jacques is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, detailing key parameters such as purity (by HPLC), spectral properties, and biological activity. Our quality systems are designed to support research and development requiring the highest standards of material integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to ambient conditions, moisture, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and activity. For long-term storage, consider aliquoting and freezing at -20°C or below under inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR / UV-Vis)	Conforms to standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Hemoglobin Saint Jacques)
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Methemoglobin Content	≤ 5%
Solubility	Clear solution in buffer (specified concentration)
pH (in solution)	6.5 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/mg (for research-grade)

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