This product is a Rat factor H protein which is purified from rat serum. It is an essential regulatory component of the alternative pathway of complement. It has two functional activities: 1) it controls the formation and decay of the alternative pathway C3/C5 convertase (decay accelerating activity) and 2) it acts as a cofactor for factor I which proteolytically inactivates C3b when C3b is bound to factor H (cofactor activity).
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| Specie Reactivity | Rat |
| Target | Factor H |
| Molecule Mass | 155 kDa |
| Purity | >90% determined by SDS-PAGE |
| Formulation | 10 mM sodium phosphate, 145 mM NaCl, pH 7.3 |
| Applications | Functional Assays |
| Product Form | Frozen liquid |
| Storage | Store at -80°C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Introduction | Glycoprotein that plays an essential role in maintaining a well-balanced immune response by modulating complement activation. Acts as a soluble inhibitor of complement, where its binding to self markers such as glycan structures prevents complement activation and amplification on cell surfaces. Accelerates the decay of the complement alternative pathway (AP) C3 convertase C3bBb, thus preventing local formation of more C3b, the central player of the complement amplification loop. As a cofactor of the serine protease factor I, CFH also regulates proteolytic degradation of already-deposited C3b. In addition, mediates several cellular responses through interaction with specific receptors. For example, interacts with CR3/ITGAM receptor and thereby mediates the adhesion of human neutrophils to different pathogens. In turn, these pathogens are phagocytosed and destroyed. |
| Alternative Names | Complement Factor H; Age-Related Maculopathy Susceptibility 1; H Factor (Complement); Beta-1H; FHL1 ; Adrenomedullin Binding Protein; Beta-1-H-Globulin; H Factor; Factor H; CFH; FH |
| Gene ID | 3075 |
| UniProt ID | P08603 |
Highly recommended for those studying the complement systemExcellentIts high purity and functionality in our assays have allowed us to make significant progress in understanding complement regulation. The protein performed consistently across multiple experiments, which is crucial for reproducibility.
It's a bit pricey, but the quality justifies the costExcellentWe've used this protein in several functional assays, and it's been exceptional. The quality was evident in the clear, well-defined bands during Western blotting. Our results were reproducible and aligned with expected outcomes, making this a reliable product for our research needs.
I was impressed with the protein's performanceExcellentThe protein's activity was robust in our assays, and it helped us decipher the role of factor H in complement regulation effectively. Packaging and delivery were also excellent. A great addition to any lab studying complement pathways.
The purity and biological activity were evidentExcellentIt integrates seamlessly into our assays, and the results have been highly reproducible. The quality control seems stringent, as evidenced by the consistent data we've obtained. Worth every penny for serious complement research.
If you're working on complement research, this product is a solid choiceExcellentWe observed precise interactions with other complement components, which has advanced our understanding of complement regulation. The protein's stability and functionality have exceeded our expectations.