Component C2 is a serum glycoprotein that functions as
part of the classical pathway of the complement system. Activated
C1 cleaves C2 into C2a and C2b. The serine proteinase C2a then
combines with complement factor 4b to create the C3 or C5
convertase. Deficiency of C2 has been reported to associated with
certain autoimmune diseases and SNPs in this gene have been
associated with altered susceptibility to age-related macular
degeneration. This gene localizes within the class III region of
the MHC on the short arm of chromosome 6. Alternative splicing
results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.
Additional transcript variants have been described in publications
but their full-length sequence has not been determined.1) Hu, M., et al. Pharmacogenet. Genomics 20(10):634-637(2010)
Immunogen
This C2 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 147-176 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human C2.
Western blot analysis in CHO cell line lysates (35ug/lane).This demonstrates the detected the C2 protein (arrow).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.