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Application

Myoglobin from human heart has been used as a negative control in monitoring isoAsp formation during storage. It has also been used as an antigen in the study to identify self-antigens recognized by serum autoantibodies from unimmunized mice strains.

Myoglobin from human heart was used to study the interactions of a platinum (II) 9-aminoacridine complex with proteins and oligonucleotides by ESI-TOF MS. It was also used in the evaluation of plasma myoglobin using the Stratus CS fluorometer.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Myoglobin may help to increase diffusion and also stores O₂ in oxidative muscle. It can momentarily act as an oxygen reservoir to supply oxygen when there is inadequate blood oxygen delivery at the time of intense muscular activity.

General description

Myoglobinis a heme-related, low-molecular-weight protein. It is mainly found in cardiac and skeletal muscle.

Physical form

Solution in 20 mM Tris-HCl, 1 mM EDTA and 50% glycerol, pH 8.5, 2 mg protein per mL (Lowry)