Chicken ovotransferrin is a glycoprotein belonging to the transferrin family, primarily found in egg white, where it functions as an iron-binding protein with antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties. By sequestering free iron, ovotransferrin limits bacterial growth, contributing to the egg’s natural defense system. Beyond its role in innate immunity, ovotransferrin is involved in regulating oxidative stress and modulating inflammatory responses. Its structural and functional similarity to mammalian transferrin makes it a useful model for studying iron metabolism, protein-ligand interactions, and host defense mechanisms.
The ovotransferrin ELISA allows for the sensitive and specific quantification of ovotransferrin levels in egg white, serum, or other biological samples. In research settings, this assay is commonly used to study nutritional quality and bioactivity in eggs, assess stress or disease impacts on poultry, and explore ovotransferrin’s antimicrobial and immunoregulatory functions. Researchers also employ it to investigate iron-binding dynamics, protein stability, and the effects of processing on functional food components.
In clinical or applied settings, ovotransferrin ELISAs are used in veterinary and poultry research to monitor the health and immune status of birds, particularly in the context of infection, inflammation, or nutritional interventions. Additionally, because ovotransferrin is a bioactive protein with potential therapeutic properties, its quantification can support the development of functional foods, nutraceuticals, or antimicrobial agents, linking basic research findings to practical applications in animal health and food science.
This product is manufactured in USA by Eagle Biosciences.
| Size | 1 x 96 Well |
| Sensitivity | 1.473 ng/mL |
| Dynamic Range | 6.25 ng/mL – 400 ng/mL |
| Incubation Time | 1 hour |
| Sample Type | Serum, plasma |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Alternative Names | Conalbumin, egg white transferrin, and alpha-2-globulin. |