Background:

Mannose (or mannan)-binding lectin (MBL), also known as serum mannosebinding protein (MBP), initiates the lectin branch of the innate immune response by binding to the surface of potentially pathogenic microorganisms and initiating complement fixation through an N-terminal collagen-like domain. MBL is a key component in immune response in that it can directly trigger neutralization of invading microorganisms by an Ab-independent mechanism. Mutations of human MBL are associated with immunodeficiency resulting from a reduction in the ability of the mutant MBL to initiate complement fixation. In human, three types of MBL-associated serine proteases, MASP-1, MASP-2 and MASP-3, and a truncated form of MASP-2 (small MBL-associated protein; sMAP or MAp19) complex with MBL to activate the lectin pathway of the complement system. MASP-3 is an alternatively spliced product from the MASP-1 gene. The heavy/A chains are identical between MASP-1 and MASP-3 but the light/B chains are entirely different. Activated MASPs subsequently cleave and activate downstream components of the complement pathway.

Specificity:

MASP-1 LC (I449) polyclonal antibody detects endogenous levels of MASP-1 LC protein.

Alternative names:

Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1; Complement factor MASP-3; Complement-activating component of Ra-reactive factor; Mannose-binding lectin-associated serine protease 1; MASP-1; Mannose-binding protein-associated serine protease; Ra-reactive factor serine protease p100; RaRF; Serine protease 5; Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 heavy chain; Mannan-binding lectin serine protease 1 light chain; MASP1; CRARF; CRARF1; PRSS5

Species reactivity:

Human

Host:

Rabbit

Ig type:

1 mg/ml in Phosphate buffered saline (PBS) with 0.05% sodium azide, approx. pH 7.3.

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide, corresponding to amino acids 449-699 of Human MASP-1 LC.

Purification & Purity:

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE).

Molecular weight:

~ 28 kDa

Applications:

WB

Usage:

WB: 1:500~1:1000

Storage:

Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Precautions:

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

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