Complement component 5 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the C5 gene. This gene encodes a component of the complement system, a part of the innate immune system that plays an important role in inflammation, host homeostasis, and host defense against pathogens. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate multiple protein products, including the C5 alpha chain, C5 beta chain, C5a anaphylatoxin and C5b. The C5 protein is comprised of the alpha and beta chains, which are linked by a disulfide bridge. Cleavage of the alpha chain by a convertase enzyme results in the formation of the C5a anaphylatoxin, which possesses potent spasmogenic and chemotactic activity, and the C5b macromolecular cleavage product, a subunit of the membrane attack complex (MAC). Mice with a homozygous mutation in this gene exhibit impaired bone fracture healing and an enhanced inflammatory response in an allergic lung disease model.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Recombinant mouse protein (amino acids Q19-D294) was used as the immunogen for the C5B antibody.
Isotype
Rabbit IgG
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Uniprot
P06684
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2% Trehalose
Concentration
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity purified
Storage
After reconstitution, the C5B antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, FACS, Direct ELISA
Dilution
Western blot: 1-2ug/ml,Flow cytometry: 1-3ug/million cells,Direct ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml