Rabbit anti-Human CD46 Polyclonal Antibody | anti-CD46 antibody
CD46, CT (CD46, MCP, MIC10, Membrane cofactor protein, TLX, Trophoblast leukocyte common antigen, CD46) (Biotin)
ELISA: 1:1,000
IF: 1:10-50
IHC: 1:50-100
WB: 1:100-500
Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.
Western Blot (WB)
(Western Blot analysis of 033516 in CEM cell line lysates (35ug/lane). CD46 (arrow) was detected using the purified Pab.)
Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
(Immunohistochemistry analysis of 033516 in formalin fixed and paraffin embedded human hepatocarcinoma followed by peroxidase conjugation of the secondary antibody and DAB staining.)
Flow Cytometry (FC/FACS)
(Flow cytometric analysis of 033516 using CEM cells (right histogram) compared to a negative control cell (left histogram). FITC-conjugated goat-anti-rabbit secondary antibodies were used for the analysis.)
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene is a type I membrane protein and is a regulatory part of the complement system. The encoded protein has cofactor activity for inactivation of complement components C3b and C4b by serum factor I, which protects the host cell from damage by complement. In addition, the encoded protein can act as a receptor for the Edmonston strain of measles virus, human herpesvirus-6, and type IV pili of pathogenic Neisseria. Finally, the protein encoded by this gene may be involved in the fusion of the spermatozoa with the oocyte during fertilization. Mutations at this locus have been associated with susceptibility to hemolytic uremic syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jun 2010]
Uniprot Description
CD46: Acts as a cofactor for complement factor I, a serine protease which protects autologous cells against complement- mediated injury by cleaving C3b and C4b deposited on host tissue. May be involved in the fusion of the spermatozoa with the oocyte during fertilization. Also acts as a costimulatory factor for T- cells which induces the differentiation of CD4+ into T-regulatory 1 cells. T-regulatory 1 cells suppress immune responses by secreting interleukin-10, and therefore are thought to prevent autoimmunity. A number of viral and bacterial pathogens seem to exploit this property and directly induce an immunosuppressive phenotype in T-cells by binding to CD46. Defects in CD46 are a cause of susceptibility to hemolytic uremic syndrome atypical type 2 (AHUS2). An atypical form of hemolytic uremic syndrome. It is a complex genetic disease characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, renal failure and absence of episodes of enterocolitis and diarrhea. In contrast to typical hemolytic uremic syndrome, atypical forms have a poorer prognosis, with higher death rates and frequent progression to end-stage renal disease. Susceptibility to the development of atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome can be conferred by mutations in various components of or regulatory factors in the complement cascade system. Other genes may play a role in modifying the phenotype. Patients with CD46 mutations seem to have an overall better prognosis compared to patients carrying CFH mutations. 16 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Receptor, misc.; Cell surface
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q32
Cellular Component: Golgi apparatus; inner acrosomal membrane; focal adhesion; cell surface; basolateral plasma membrane; integral to plasma membrane; plasma membrane
Molecular Function: enzyme inhibitor activity; complement binding; protein binding; cadherin binding; endopeptidase activity; receptor activity
Biological Process: positive regulation of memory T cell differentiation; adaptive immune response; positive regulation of regulatory T cell differentiation; viral reproduction; T cell mediated immunity; proteolysis; positive regulation of interleukin-10 production; regulation of Notch signaling pathway; negative regulation of complement activation; single fertilization; negative regulation of catalytic activity; interleukin-10 production; regulation of complement activation; innate immune response; positive regulation of T cell proliferation; complement activation, classical pathway