| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Metalloproteinase inhibitor 1; Erythroid-potentiating activity; EPA; Fibroblast collagenase inhibitor; Collagenase inhibitor; Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1; TIMP-1; TIMP1; CLGI, TIMP |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human Factor H/CFH recombinant protein (Position: N115-A998). |
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Overview
Anti-Factor H/CFH Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for CFH detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CFH (TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 1); UniProt: P08603
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 150 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-Factor H/CFH Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00562-3.
Biological background
Biological context: Metalloproteinase inhibitor that functions by forming one to one complexes with target metalloproteinases, such as collagenases, and irreversibly inactivates them by binding to their catalytic zinc cofactor. Acts on MMP1, MMP2, MMP3, MMP7, MMP8, MMP9, MMP10, MMP11, MMP12, MMP13 and MMP16. Does not act on MMP14. Also functions as a growth factor that regulates cell differentiation, migration and cell death and activates cellular signaling cascades via CD63 and ITGB1. Plays a role in integrin signaling. Mediates erythropoiesis in vitro; but, unlike IL3, it is species-specific, stimulating the growth and differentiation of only human and murine erythroid progenitors.
Expression and localization notes: tissue context: Detected in rheumatoid synovial fluid (at protein level)..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare CFH levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of CFH in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify CFH-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: Factor H is a member of the regulators of complement activation family and is a complement control protein. This gene is a member of the Regulator of Complement Activation (RCA) gene cluster and encodes a protein with twenty short consensus repeat (SCR) domains. This protein is secreted into the bloodstream and has an essential role in the regulation of complement activation, restricting this innate defense mechanism to microbial infections. Mutations in this gene have been associated with hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) and chronic hypocomplementemic nephropathy. Alternate transcriptional splice variants, encoding different isoforms, have been characterized.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Tissue details: Detected in rheumatoid synovial fluid (at protein level).
- Research category: Angiogenesis,Cancer,Cardiovascular,Cell Biology,Cytoskeleton/ECM,ECM Enzymes,Extracellular Matrix,Invasion/Microenvironment,Protease Inhibitors,Proteolysis/Ubiquitin,Signal Transduction
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