This gene encodes alpha-lactalbumin, a principal proteinof milk. Alpha-lactalbumin forms the regulatory subunit of thelactose synthase (LS) heterodimer and beta1,4-galactosyltransferase (beta4Gal-T1) forms the catalyticcomponent. Together, these proteins enable LS to produce lactose bytransfering galactose moieties to glucose. As a monomer,alpha-lactalbumin strongly binds calcium and zinc ions and maypossess bactericidal or antitumor activity. A folding variant ofalpha-lactalbumin, called HAMLET, likely induces apoptosis in tumorand immature cells.
The stated application concentrations are suggested starting points. Titration of the Alpha Lactalbumin antibody may be required due to differences in protocols and secondary/substrate sensitivity.
A portion of amino acids 39-68 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the Alpha Lactalbumin antibody.
Aliquot the Alpha Lactalbumin antibody and store frozen at -20oC or colder. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
