CD46 polyclonal, anti-human, rat

Background:
CD46, also called membrane cofactor protein (MCP), is a transmembrane glycoprotein that exists as a non-disulfide-linked dimer. CD46 regulates the complement cascade by inhibiting C3b and C4b deposited on self tissue. CD46 is a cofactor that binds to C3b and C4b, allowing their degradation by a plasma serine protease called 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 erythrocytes. It is the major high affinity receptor for measles virus and human herpes virus. Mouse cells ubiquitously express CRRY, which is a functional ortholog of human decay-accelerating factor (DAF, CD55) and membrane cofactor protein (MCP, CD46).

Alternative Name:
CD46, MCP, MIC10, AHUS2, Antigen defined by monoclonal antibody TRA 2 10, Antigen identified by monoclonal antibody TRA 2 10, CD46, CD46 antigen, CD46 antigen complement regulatory protein, CD46 molecule, CD46 molecule complement regulatory protein, Complement membrane cofactor protein, MCP, MCP, Measles virus receptor, membrane cofactor protein (CD46, trophoblast-lymphocyte cross-reactive antigen), Membrane cofactor protein, MGC26544, MIC10, TLX, TRA2.10, Trophoblast leucocyte common antigen, Trophoblast leukocyte common antigen, Trophoblast lymphocyte cross reactive antigen,

Application Dilution:
WB:1:1,000-1:5,000
ICC:1:50-1:200
IHC:1:50-1:200

Specificity: CD46 polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of CD46 protein.

Immunogen:
Recombinant protein

MW: 55 kDa

Swiss-Prot: P15529(Human) Q9Z0M4(Rat)

Purification & Purity:
ProA affinity purified

Format:
Rabbit IgG, 1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Storage:
Store at +4°C after thawing. Aliquot store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

For research use only, not for use in diagnostic procedure.