Used in research and diagnostic applications to detect and quantify SLC40A1 (ferroportin), a key iron-regulatory protein. This antibody enables studies on iron metabolism, particularly in conditions like hemochromatosis, anemia of chronic disease, and other disorders involving iron overload or deficiency. It is applied in techniques such as Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and flow cytometry to examine ferroportin expression in cells and tissues. Due to its specificity, it supports the development of targeted therapies that modulate iron export in diseased states.