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| Immunogen | A human recombinant partial protein (amino acids E348-Q1157) was used as the immunogen for the Hephaestin antibody. |
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Overview
Hephaestin Antibody / HEPH is a anti-HEPH Rabbit antibody Polyclonal (rabbit origin) supplied in Antigen affinity purified format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB), IHC-P, Flow cytometry (FACS), ELISA with listed reactivity in Human, Mouse, Rat.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: HEPH
- Antibody details: Rabbit, Polyclonal (rabbit origin), isotype Rabbit IgG
- Format: Antigen affinity purified
- Applications (as listed): WB, IHC-P, FACS, ELISA
Biological background
The activity of Hephaestin is closely linked to ferroportin, the only known iron exporter in mammals. By converting Fe2+ to Fe3+, Hephaestin stabilizes iron export and prevents the accumulation of reactive iron species that could cause oxidative stress. Employing a Hephaestin antibody allows scientists to investigate how this protein cooperates with ferroportin and other regulators of iron homeostasis, such as hepcidin and ceruloplasmin.
Mutations in the HEPH gene are associated with iron transport defects and conditions such as anemia and iron overload. Animal models with disrupted Hephaestin function exhibit impaired dietary iron absorption, underscoring its physiological importance. Beyond its intestinal role, Hephaestin has also been detected in other tissues, including the brain and retina, where it may influence neuronal iron balance and oxidative stress responses. Using a Hephaestin antibody supports research into both systemic and tissue-specific aspects of iron regulation.
Research relevance and current trends
- Connecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).
- Considering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.
- Comparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry: map target signal in tissue context and compare regions/phenotypes.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and signal shifts at single-cell resolution.
- ELISA: support antibody-based quantification in assay formats where applicable.
Interpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Signal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.
- Species differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.
Antibody notes: Polyclonal antibodies recognize multiple epitopes, which can broaden the epitope footprint and may increase sensitivity in some contexts.
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