DATASHEET
Host:
Rabbit
Target Protein:
Factor H
Clonality:
Recombinant
Isotype:
IgG
Entrez Gene:
3075
Swiss Prot:
P08603
Source:
Full length protein
Purification:
Purified by Protein A.
Storage Buffer:
0.01M TBS (pH 7.4), 1% BSA, 0.02% Proclin 300, and 50% Glycerol
Storage:
Shipped at 4°. Store at -20°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Background:
A glycoprotein that plays an essential role in maintaining a well-balanced immune response by modulating complement activation. Acts as a soluble inhibitor of complement, where its binding to self-markers such as glycan structures prevents complement activation and amplification on cell surfaces. Accelerates the decay of the complement alternative pathway (AP) C3 convertase C3bBb, thus preventing local formation of more C3b, the central player of the complement amplification loop. As a cofactor of the serine protease factor I, CFH also regulates proteolytic degradation of already-deposited C3b. In addition, mediates several cellular responses through interaction with specific receptors. For example, interacts with CR3/ITGAM receptor and thereby mediates the adhesion of human neutrophils to different pathogens. In turn, these pathogens are phagocytosed and destroyed.