This gene encodes a serine protease that functions as a
component of the lectin pathway of complement activation. The
complement pathway plays an essential role in the innate and
adaptive immune response. The encoded protein is synthesized as a
zymogen and is activated when it complexes with the pathogen
recognition molecules of lectin pathway, the mannose-binding lectin
and the ficolins. This protein is not directly involved in
complement activation but may play a role as an amplifier of
complement activation by cleaving complement C2 or by activating
another complement serine protease, MASP-2. The encoded protein is
also able to cleave fibrinogen and factor XIII and may may be
involved in coagulation. A splice variant of this gene which lacks
the serine protease domain functions as an inhibitor of the
complement pathway. Alternate splicing results in multiple
transcript variants.1) Kocsis, A., et al. J. Immunol. 185(7):4169-4178(2010)
Immunogen
This MASP1 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 481-507 amino acids from the Central region of human MASP1.
Western blot analysis in Hela cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
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.