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Complement C4 from human serum

≥300,000 C4H50 units/mg protein

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.61

biological source

human serum

Quality Level

form

solution

specific activity

≥300,000 C4H50 units/mg protein

technique(s)

activity assay: suitable

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

Gene Information

human ... C4A(720)

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General description

Complement C4 is mapped to human chromosome 6p21.33. It exists in two isoforms as c4A and c4B. C4 is a 200 kDa protein belonging to α2 macroglobulin (α2M) family. It undergoes posttranslational modification like sulfation and glycosylation and finally proteolysis to become a mature protein.

Application

Complement C4 from human serum has been used in mannose binding lectin (MBL) complex assay of serum samples and in MBL-associated serine proteases based C4 activation assay of plasma samples.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Complement C4 serves a primary role in the classical and lectin pathways of the complement system and provides protection against bacterial pathogens. C4 polymorphisms have been used in research to study their associations with the hemolytic and antibacterial ability of the classical pathway.
Variation in the copy number of the complement C4 gene alters the complement c4A and c4B levels in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and increases risk of developing schizophrenia.
There are strong indications that complement C4 deficiency is correlated with induction of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other autoimmune diseases.

Physical form

Supplied as a solution in PBS, pH 7.2

Other Notes

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Three novel single-nucleotide polymorphisms of complement component 4 gene (C4A) in Chinese Holstein cattle and their associations with milk performance traits and CH50.
Yang Y., et al.
Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology (2011)
Schizophrenia risk from complex variation of complement component 4
Sekar A, et al.
Nature, 530(7589), 177-177 (2016)
Anti-MBL autoantibodies in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: prevalence and clinical significance
Gupta B, et al.
Journal of Autoimmunity, 27(2), 125-133 (2006)
Multiallelic copy number variation in the complement component 4A (C4A) gene is associated with late-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Grassmann F, et al.
Journal of Neuroinflammation, 13(1), 81-81 (2016)
Yan Yang et al.
Current directions in autoimmunity, 7, 98-132 (2004-01-15)
It was observed about 50 years ago that low serum complement activity or low protein concentrations of complement C4 concurred with disease activities of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Complete deficiencies of complement components C4A and C4B, albeit rare in human

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