Molecular weight (DA)
22kD
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
CO8G Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the lipocalin family. It is one of the three subunits that constitutes complement component 8 (C8), which is composed of a disulfide-linked C8 alpha-gamma heterodimer and a non-covalently associated C8 beta chain. C8 participates in the formation of the membrane attack complex (MAC) on bacterial cell membranes. While subunits alpha and beta play a role in complement-mediated bacterial killing, the gamma subunit is not required for the bactericidal activity. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2011],
Function
function:C8 is a constituent of the membrane attack complex. C8 binds to the C5B-7 complex, forming the C5B-8 complex. C5-B8 binds C9 and acts as a catalyst in the polymerization of C9. The gamma subunit seems to be able to bind retinol.,similarity:Belongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family.,subunit:C8 is composed of three chains: alpha, beta and gamma. The alpha and gamma chains are disulfide bonded.,
Protein name
Complement component C8 gamma chain
Fields
>>Complement and coagulation cascades;>>Prion disease;>>Amoebiasis;>>Coronavirus disease - COVID-19;>>Systemic lupus erythematosus
Human protein sequence Database
P07360
Mouse protein sequence database
Q8VCG4
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted.
Tissue expression
Blood,Colon,Liver,