FGB; FIBB; Fibrinogen beta chain; fibrinogen; B beta polypeptide
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Clonality
polyclonal
Description
Fibrinogen has a double function: yielding monomers that polymerize into fibrin and acting as a cofactor in platelet aggregation.Chung D.W., Biochemistry 22:3244-3250(1983).Chung D.W., Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. 281:39-48(1990).Chung D.W., (In) Liu C.Y., Chien S. (eds.); Fibrinogen, thrombosis, coagulation and fibrinolysis, pp.39-48, Plenum Press, New York (1991).
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from C-terminal of Human FIBB.
Cleaved by the protease thrombin to yield monomers which, together with fibrinogen alpha (FGA) and fibrinogen gamma (FGG), polymerize to form an insoluble fibrin matrix. Fibrin has a major function in hemostasis as one of the primary components of blood clots. In addition, functions during the early stages of wound repair to stabilize the lesion and guide cell migration during re-epithelialization. Was originally thought to be essential for platelet aggregation, based on in vitro studies using anticoagulated blood. However subsequent studies have shown that it is not absolutely required for thrombus formation in vivo. Enhances expression of SELP in activated platelets. Maternal fibrinogen is essential for successful pregnancy. Fibrin deposition is also associated with infection, where it protects against IFNG-mediated hemorrhage. May also facilitate the antibacterial immune response via both innate and T-cell mediated pathways.
Pathway
Complement and coagulation cascades
Tissue Specificity
Detected in blood plasma (at protein level).
Buffer
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Form
Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline (without Mg2+ and Ca2+), pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol.
Format
liquid
Purification
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Purity
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.