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SRP6437

Sigma-Aldrich

CD55/DAF human

recombinant, expressed in HEK 293 cells, ≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

Synonym(s):

CR, CROM, TC

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UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in HEK 293 cells

tag

6-His tagged (C-terminus)

Assay

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

mol wt

calculated mol wt 35.8 kDa
observed mol wt 50-65 kDa (DTT-reduced. Protein migrates due to glycosylation. Asp 35 is the predicted N-terminal.)

packaging

pkg of 10 μg
pkg of 50 μg

UniProt accession no.

P08174

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... CD55(1604)

General description

CD55 (complement decay-accelerating factor), also known as DAF or decay accelerating factor, is a member of the RCA (regulators of complement activation) family characterized by four to 30 SCRs (short consensus repeats) in their plasma-exposed regions. CD55 /DAF is a 70 kDa membrane protein that regulates the complement system on the cell surface. This glycoprotein is broadly distributed among hematopoietic and non-hematopoietic cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

CD55 (complement decay-accelerating factor) prevents the assembly of the C3bBb complex (the C3-convertase of the alternative pathway) or accelerates the disassembly of preformed convertase, thus blocking the formation of the membrane attack complex. It is a determinant for the Cromer blood group system. CD55 is known to bind CD97 via the first short consensus repeats (SCR). It also binds physiologically generated C3 convertases with its second and third SCRs. Binding results in an accelerated “decay”, or dissociation of active C3 convertases, thus blocking the development of C′ attack complexes on non-foreign cells. Finally, viruses and bacteria are also known to utilize multiple SCR sites for infection.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in PBS, pH7.4. Normally Mannitol or Trehalose is added as protectants before lyophilization.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in sterile PBS, pH 7.4 to a concentration of 50 μg/mL. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 month. For extended storage, it is recommended to store at -20°C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Membrane complement regulatory proteins.
Kim D D and Song W C
Clinical Immunology (Orlando, Fla.), 118(2-3), 127-136 (2006)
Structure of complement fragment C3b?factor H and implications for host protection by complement regulators.
Wu J, et al.
Nature Immunology, 10(7), 728-728 (2009)
Hantavirus causing hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome enters from the apical surface and requires decay-accelerating factor (DAF/CD55).
Krautkramer E and Zeier M
Journal of Virology, 82(9), 4257-4264 (2008)
Molecular basis of reduced or absent expression of decay-accelerating factor in Cromer blood group phenotypes.
Lublin D M, et al.
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