Membrane cofactor protein isoform 14; AHuS2; MCP; MIC10; TLX; TRA2.10

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

E Coli

> 85% by SDS-PAGE

Liquid. In 20mM Tris-HCl Buffer (pH 8.0) containing 0.1M NaCl, 20% glycerol

0.5 mg/ml (determined by Bradford assay) (lot specific)

Can be stored at 4 degree C short term (1-2 weeks).
For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20 degree C or -70 degree C.
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.

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Membrane cofactor protein isoform 14, also known as CD46, is a type I membrane protein that has cofactor activity for inactivation of complement components C3b and C4b by serum factor I. This function resides in the complement control protein repeats (CCPs), with CCP1-4 essential for regulation. CD46 is widely distributed on thymocytes, T cells, B cells, monocytes, granulocytes, NK cells, platelets, endothelial cells, epithelial cells, fibroblasts, placenta and sperm, but not on erythrocyte. Recombinant human CD46 protein, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E Coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.

Immunology

SDS-PAGE

33.8 kDa (302aa) confirmed by MALDI-TOF

CD46 molecule

membrane cofactor protein

Membrane cofactor protein

MCP; MIC10??[Similar Products]

The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane protein and is a regulatory part of the complement system. The encoded protein has cofactor activity for inactivation of complement components C3b and C4b by serum factor I, which protects the host cell from damage by complement. In addition, the encoded protein can act as a receptor for the Edmonston strain of measles virus, human herpesvirus-6, and type IV pili of pathogenic Neisseria. Finally, the protein encoded by this gene may be involved in the fusion of the spermatozoa with the oocyte during fertilization. Mutations at this locus have been associated with susceptibility to hemolytic uremic syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010]

Acts as a cofactor for complement factor I, a serine protease which protects autologous cells against complement-mediated injury by cleaving C3b and C4b deposited on host tissue. May be involved in the fusion of the spermatozoa with the oocyte during fertilization. Also acts as a costimulatory factor for T-cells which induces the differentiation of CD4+ into T-regulatory 1 cells. T-regulatory 1 cells suppress immune responses by secreting interleukin-10, and therefore are thought to prevent autoimmunity.

Riley R C., et al. (2002) Mol Reprod Dev. 62:534-546.; Iwata K., et al. (1995) J Biol Chem. 270:15148-15152.;

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