This product recognizes Complement Factor I, a member of the peptidase S1 family present in the blood plasma. Factor I is an 88 kDa protein consisting of one polypeptide chain of 35.4 kDa and one of 27.6 kDa. Factor I is a serine protease which inactivates complement components C3b and C4b. C3b cleavage requires the presence of cofactors complement component (3b/4b) receptor 1 (CR1), membrane cofactor protein or factor H, while C4b cleavage requires complement component 4 binding protein or CR1. Factor I has no natural inhibitors.
Dysfunctional factor I can lead to uncontrolled activation of the alternative complement pathway causing systemic depletion of C3 and lowering levels of factors B and H, resulting in recurrent pyogenic infections. Defects in CFI are also associated with haemolytic uraemic syndrome.
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Application
This product has been reported to work in the following applications. This information is derived from testing within our laboratories, peer-reviewed publications or personal communications from the originators. Please refer to references indicated for further information. For general protocol recommendations, please visitwww.abdserotec.com/protocols.
Application Name
Yes
No
Not Determined
Suggested Dilution
ELISA
Flow Cytometry
Immunodiffusion
Immunohistology - Frozen
Immunohistology - Paraffin
Immunoprecipitation
Western Blotting
Where this product has not been tested for use in a particular technique this does not necessarily exclude its use in such procedures. Suggested working dilutions are given as a guide only. It is recommended that the user titrates the product for use in their own system using appropriate negative/positive controls.
Storage
Store at +4oC or at -20oC if preferred.
Storage in frost-free freezers is not recommended.
This product should be stored undiluted. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
Shelf Life
18 months from date of despatch.
Antiserum Preparation
Antiserum to Complement Factor I was raised by repeated immunisation of sheep with highly purified antigen.