Ferrochelatase, also designated Heme synthetase or protoheme ferro-lyase, is the terminal enzyme of protoheme biosynthesis that catalyzes the ferrous form of iron insertion into protoporphyrin IX. Mature ferrochelatase is a homodimeric, mitochondrial membrane-associated protein translated downstream of an N-terminal 54-amino acid transit peptide. Ferrochelatase contains two nitric oxide (NO)-sensitive clusters and coordinated 2FE-2S clusters which may potentially serve as a nitric oxide sensor. Defects in the gene encoding the Ferrochelatase enzyme, FECH, cause erythropoietic protoporhyria (EPP), which is a dominantly inherited disease of porphyrin metabolism characterized by photosensitivity and hepatobiliary disease.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFELISA
recommended for detection of mitochondrial precursor and mature Ferrochelatase of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine, porcine and avian
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
epitope corresponding to amino acids 124-423 mapping at the C-terminus of Ferrochelatase of human origin
Tissue Specificity
epitope corresponding to amino acids 124-423 mapping at the C-terminus of Ferrochelatase of human origin
Western blot analysis of Ferrochelatase expression in Jurkat (A), K-562 (B) and HEL 92.1.7 (C) whole cell lysates.
Application
Immunofluorescence staining of methanol-fixed HeLa cells showing cytoplasmic and nuclear localization.
Application Notes
recommended for detection of mitochondrial precursor and mature Ferrochelatase of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, canine, bovine, porcine and avian
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.