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Background
Protectin, a complement regulatory protein, also known as CD59, or MIRL (membrane inhibitor of reactive lysis) is a small protein that inhibits the complement membrane attack complex by binding C5b678 and preventing C9 from binding and polymerizing. The amino-terminal 25 amino acids represented a typical signal peptide sequence and the carboxy-terminal hydrophobic amino acids were characteristic for phosphatidylinositol-anchored proteins.It was found that the CD59/Protectin antigen is a small protein sometimes associated with larger components (45 and 80 kD) in urine. CD59/Protectin antigen was released from the surface of transfected COS cells by phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C, demonstrating that it is attached to the cell membrane by means of a glycolipid anchor; it is therefore likely to be absent from the surface of affected erythrocytes in the disease paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
Reactivity
Mouse
Tag
C-Fc
Description
A DNA sequence encoding the mouse CD59a (O55186) (Met 1-Lys 95),without the pro peptide, was fused with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the C-terminus.
Formulation
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Host
HEK293 Cells
Accession Number
O55186
Endotoxin Level
< 1.0 EU per ?g of the protein as determined by the LAL method.
Mol Weight
35.4 kDa
Mw(kda)
35.4 kDa
Sequence Info
Met 1-Lys 95
Shipping
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stotage Note
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.