Name
C8 Human
Cat. No.
MAG-5206
Tag/Conjugates
His
Source
Human Plasma.
Shipped
Shipped with Ice Packs
Description
Human Complement C8 produced in Human plasma is glycosylated polypeptide chain conteining 3 chains and having a total molecular mass of 151kDa.
Synonyms
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Introduction
Native human C8 is a glycosylated protein consist of 3 polypeptide chains: The alpha chain and the gamma chain are disulfide linkedwhereas, The beta chain is non-covalently bound to the a-g complex. C8 is necessary for formation of the membrane attack complex and is activated by binding on the cell membrane newly-formed C5b,C6,C7 complexes. Each pathway of complement activation generates proteolytic enzyme complexes which bind the target surface. These enzymes cleave a peptide bond in the larger alpha chain of C5 releasing C5a and activating C5b. Although C5b is unstable it remains bound to the activating complex for a few minutes during which it binds a single C6 from the surrounding fluid or it decays and is no longer capable of forming MAC.The C5b,6 complex may also remain connected to the C3/C5 convertase where the binding of a single C7 exposes a membrane-binding region and C5b,6,7 can enter into the bilipid layer of the target cell. Each C5b-7 complex can bind 1 molecule of C8 causing the complex to enter more firmly into the membrane.
Physical Appearance
Sterile filtered solution.
Formulation
C8 protein solution contains PBS pH 7.2.
Stability
C8 Human is stable at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen below -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
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Safety Data Sheet
SDS
Usage
Mabioway's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
