Protein Name & Synonyms:
C3d
Applications:
Immunohistology - Frozen, ELISA (dilution: , 1/5000), Flow Cytometry, Western Blotting
Concentration (lot specific):
1.0mg/ml
Species Reactivity:
Human
This product is specific for human complement component 3d (C3d), a 33kDa polypeptide fragment generated over the course of complement activation where complement 3 (C3) convertases cleave C3 to C3b, which is further degraded into iC3b and C3dg/C3d.
C3d is involved in the regulation of many aspects of the immune response, including antigen processing and presentation. The C3d/antigen complex mediates B cell activation by simultaneously binding antigen-specific surface bound immunoglobulin and CD21, lowering the complement activation threshold. C3 is crucial in the induction of tolerance generated when an antigen is introduced into immunoprivileged sites and this is exploited by pathogens and cancer cells to evade the immune system by inhibiting complement activation.
Store at +4 °C or at -20 °C if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.
Supplied as:
Purified Ig - liquid
Formulation:
Borate buffered saline
Immunogen:
Purified C3d from human plasma
Preservative:
0.1% Sodium Azide (NaN3)
Expiration:
12 months from the date of shipment when stored properly.