Abcam, ab278530, Anti-Factor I/CFI antibody [EPR23948-48] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Complement Factor I antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IP, WB and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR23948-48,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:WB, IPSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

Product details:
ab278530 is the carrier-free version of
ab278524
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Factor I also known as Complement Factor I (CFI) is a serine protease involved in the complement system. Its molecular mass is approximately 88 kDa consisting of a heavy and a light chain linked by a disulfide bond. This protein is mainly expressed in the liver and circulates in the plasma. Factor I inhibits the complement pathways by cleaving complement components C3b and C4b preventing the formation of C3 and C5 convertases.
Biological function summary
Factor I plays a role in maintaining immune homeostasis by preventing excessive complement activation. It acts within a complex that includes cofactors such as Factor H Complement Factor 4 binding protein (C4BP) and Membrane Cofactor Protein (MCP). These interactions allow Factor I to selectively degrade activated complement components ensuring that complement activity is kept in check to avoid host cell damage.
Pathways
Factor I operates in both the classical and alternative complement pathways. In the classical pathway it regulates C3b and C4b breakdown to control the formation of the C3 convertase. In the alternative pathway Factor I works in conjunction with Factor H to degrade C3b. This regulation is important to prevent runaway activation protecting healthy tissue from complement-mediated damage.
Factor I deficiencies can lead to conditions like atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In aHUS insufficient Factor I activity permits unregulated complement activation leading to thrombotic microangiopathy. In AMD aberrant complement activation contributes to retinal damage and degeneration. These conditions illustrate the need for balanced Factor I activity to prevent disease.