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Complement factor B, Human, Natural

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Factor B is an acute-phase protein. Levels of factor B increase during inflammation. Complement factor B is a single- chain molecule of 764 amino acids (MW of 90 kD), including a leader peptide of 25 amino acids. Factor B provides the catalytic subunit of the C3/C5 convertases of the alternative complement pathway. Assembly of the C3 convertase (C3bBb) requires binding of factor B to C3b (C3.H2O) and factor D-mediated cleavage of bound factor B resulting in the release of Ba (MW 33 kD). The C3 convertase is stabilized by the binding of properdin. This provides a positive amplification loop for the classical and alternative complement pathways. Bb (MW 60 kD) is the serine protease element of this convertase. After cleavage of C3, the C5 convertase ((C3b)2Bb) is formed. The Bb fragment may be regarded as a better indicator of the alternative pathway of complement activation than Ba as impaired renal filtration does directly influence Ba levels. Whereas Bb is elevated 2.2-fold in chronic renal failure (CRF) patients, plasma concentrations of Ba are 8.4-fold higher in CRF and 16-fold higher in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients compared to normals.
In addition to complement activation, factor B fragments participate in other immunological functions.

Application
Functional studies

Application Notes
The biological activity of Factor B is defined as the amount of Factor B required to yield 50% lysis of sensitized erythrocytes (EA).

Use
For functional studies, in vitro dilutions have to be optimized in user's experimental setting.

Product type
Proteins
Amount
250 µg
Species
Human
Formulation
0.25 ml of approximately 1 mg/ml purified natural human Factor B isolated from healthy blood donors, in Phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2. The blood donors have been tested and found negative for various viruses (see table: Human blood test results). The exact protein concentration and functional activity is indicated on the label.
Storage and stability
Product should be stored at -70 °C. Repeated freeze and thaw cycles will cause loss of activity. The exact expiry date is indicated on the label. Use Complement factor B protein within 24 hours after thawing and keep on ice. Remainder amounts should be aliquoted and immediately re-freezed for future use. Aliquots should never be thawed more than once. Under recommended storage conditions, product is stable for at least one year.
Precautions
For research use only. Not for use in or on humans or animals or for diagnostics. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all local/state and federal rules in the use of this product. Hycult Biotech is not responsible for any patent infringements that might result from the use or derivation of this product.
Disease
Infectious diseases, Nephrology
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