Abcam, ab254276, Anti-Properdin/PFC antibody [6E9E6] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Properdin/PFC antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, I-ELISA and reacts with Mouse, Rat, Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Mouse,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:6E9E6,
Isotype:IgG1,
Light chain type:kappa,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Rat, Human,
Applications:I-ELISA, WBSee 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:
ab254276 is the carrier-free version of
ab252532
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
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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com
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-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Properdin also known as factor P or complement factor P plays an essential role in the immune system. It is a serum protein with a molecular mass of approximately 53 kDa. Properdin is most commonly expressed in monocytes neutrophils and activated macrophages. It serves as a positive regulator in the alternative pathway of the complement system providing stability to the complement convertase complexes C3bBb and C3bBbC3b.
Biological function summary
Properdin enhances the activity of the complement system by stabilizing the C3 and C5 convertase enzyme complexes. These complexes are critical in the amplification of the complement cascade leading to pathogen opsonization and lysis. Properdin does not form part of a complex alone but helps existing complement complexes carry out their functions more effectively. By supporting these complexes properdin contributes to immune surveillance and the host's response to microbial invaders.
Pathways
Properdin operates within the alternative complement pathway and plays a pivotal role in immune defense. It interacts with other components such as C3 and C5 contributing to the pathway's ability to clear pathogens and damaged cells. Properdin's activity also indirectly influences other related proteins in the complement system supporting a coordinated immune response that involves factors beyond the alternative pathway itself.
Properdin deficiencies or dysregulations can lead to increased susceptibility to infections particularly by Neisseria species accounting for recurrent meningococcal disease. Additionally abnormal properdin function links to autoimmune conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus. This connection is due to its relationship with various complement factors such as C3 which are vital for maintaining immune homeostasis.