C5a is a protein fragment released from complement component C5. The protein plays an important role in inflammatory and cell killing processes. C5 is comprised of alpha and beta polypeptide chains that are linked by a disulfide bridge. An activation peptide, C5a, which is an anaphylatoxin that possesses potent spasmogenic and chemotactic activity, is derived from the alpha polypeptide via cleavage with a convertase. C5a plays a key role in increasing migration and adherence of neutrophils and monocytes to vessel walls. Mutations in this gene cause complement component 5 deficiency, a disease where patients show a propensity for severe recurrent infections. Defects in this gene have also been linked to susceptibility to liver fibrosis and to rheumatoid arthritis.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Rat partial recombinant protein (AA 1-77, alpha subunit) was used as the immunogen for this C5 antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Rat
Reactivity
Rat
Recombinant
No
Gene Id
362119
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
The C5 antibody can be stored at 4°C to -20°C. After reconsititution, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaws.