Homogeneity studies of Ovotransferrin by Dynamic light scattering (DLS) (CAT#: STEM-MB-0536-WXH)

Introduction

Ovotransferrin (conalbumin) is a glycoprotein of egg white albumen. Egg white albumen is composed of multiple proteins, of which ovotransferrin is the most heat reliable. As a member of the transferrin and metalloproteinase family, ovotransferrin has been found to possess antibacterial and antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties, arising primarily through its iron (Fe3+) binding capacity by locking away a key biochemical component necessary for micro-organismal survival. Bacteria starved of iron are rendered incapable of moving, making ovotransferrin a potent bacteriostatic.<br />Homogeneity is one of the most basic and important protein properties in general life science and biopharmaceutical applications. In an ideal study, the protein of interest would exist throughout the sample in a consistent form and size to ensure optimal purity for accurate characterization.