Factor D, Human

Native factor D from human serum. Single-chain glycoprotein composed of 222 amino acids, present in normal human serum at about 1.4 µg/ml. Serine protease that cleaves, and thus activates, Factor B during activation of complement via the alternative pathway. Has recently been shown to be identical to adipsin, a serine protease secreted into the bloodstream by adipocytes.

IgG, IgA, IgM, Factor H, Factor B, or albumin: ≤trace amounts

In PBS, pH 7.2.

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Prepared from serum that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Jing, H., et al. 1999. EMBO J.18, 804.
Volankis, J.E., et al. 1985. N. Engl. J. Med. 312, 395.
Niemann, M.A., et al. 1984. J. Immunol. 132, 809.

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Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)