Fig: Western blot analysis on human serum using anti-complement C3 polyclonal antibody. Note: 50kD band is caused by nonspecific reaction (goat anti-rabbit to human heavy chain).
Human Complement C3 (C3) is synthesized as a single-chain pro-molecule (185 kDa) that tsuffers several posttranslational modifications. Before being a mature protein, C3 is split into beta-chain (70 kDa) and alpha chain (115 kDa) and forms a rare internal thioester bond. C3 plays a central role in the activation of the complement system. It’s processing by C3 convertase is the central reaction in both classical and alternative complement pathways. After activation C3b can bind covalently, via its reactive thioester, to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates.
Fig: Western blot analysis on human serum using anti-complement C3 polyclonal antibody. Note: 50kD band is caused by nonspecific reaction (goat anti-rabbit to human heavy chain).
Positive Control
human plasma
Application Notes
WB:1:1,000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at +4℃ after thawing. Aliquot store at -20℃ or -80℃. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.