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Complement C8, Human

Complement C8, Human, CAS 80295-58-5, is a native glycoprotein composed of three non-identical subunits of 64, (α), 64 (β), and 22 kDa (γ).

Synonym(s):

Complement C8, Human

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About This Item

CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.25

Quality Level

assay

≥85% (SDS-PAGE)

form

liquid

specific activity

≥150,000 C8H50 units/mg protein

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

impurities

IgG, IgA, IgM, albumin, C3, C4, C7, C9, trace

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−70°C

General description

Native, human C8 complement component. Glycoprotein composed of three non-identical subunits of M.W. 64 kDa (α), 64 kDa (β), and 22 kDa (γ). Present in normal human serum at 55 µg/ml. On activation of complement via either the classical or alternative pathway, C5 is cleaved into C5a and C5b fragments. The nascent C5b fragment binds to C6, C7, and C8 resulting in formation of the C5b-8 complex on target surfaces. Each membrane-bound, hydrophobic C5b-8 complex combines with three to six C9 molecules to complete the assembly of the lytic C5b-9 complement membrane attack complex (MAC).
Native, human C8 complement component. Glycoprotein composed of three non-identical subunits of M.W. 64,000 (α), 64,000 (β), and 22,000 (γ). Present in normal human serum at 55 µg/ml. On activation of complement via either the classical or alternative pathway, C5 is cleaved into C5a and C5b fragments. The nascent C5b fragment binds to C6, C7, and C8, resulting in formation of C5b-8 complex on target surfaces. Each membrane-bound, hydrophobic C5b-8 complex combines with three to six C9 molecules to complete the assembly of the lytic C5b-9 complement membrane attack complex (MAC).

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Physical form

In PBS, pH 7.2.

Preparation Note

Prepared from serum that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Other Notes

Steckel, E.W., et al. 1980. J. Biol. Chem. 255, 11997.
Petersen, B.H., et al. 1976. J. Clin. Invest. 57, 283.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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.

wgk_germany

WGK 2

flash_point_f

does not flash

flash_point_c

does not flash


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