{"product_id":"cfd-antibody-complement-factor-d-bha17135957","title":"CFD Antibody \/ Complement Factor D","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCFD Antibody \/ Complement Factor D is a anti-CFD Rabbit antibody Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal clone 30C23 supplied in Liquid format. Recommended for workflows such as Western blot (WB) with listed reactivity in Human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey elements and design rationale\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTarget:\u003c\/strong\u003e CFD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rabbit, Recombinant Rabbit Monoclonal, clone 30C23, isotype Rabbit IgG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liquid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplications (as listed):\u003c\/strong\u003e WB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBiological background\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCFD antibody detects Complement factor D, encoded by the CFD gene. Complement factor D is a serine protease of the alternative pathway of complement activation, where it plays a pivotal role in amplifying immune responses. By cleaving factor B when complexed with C3b, Complement factor D generates the C3 convertase, which initiates a cascade of complement activation leading to opsonization, inflammation, and pathogen clearance. CFD antibody provides researchers with a specific reagent to study innate immunity, complement biology, and inflammatory disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplement factor D is secreted primarily by adipocytes and monocytes. Unlike many complement proteins, it circulates in an active form but with a restricted substrate range, cleaving only factor B bound to C3b. Studies with CFD antibody have shown that this specificity is essential for tight regulation of the alternative pathway. Because the alternative pathway provides continuous low level activity, factor D ensures rapid amplification once pathogens are detected, making it indispensable for innate defense.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeficiency of Complement factor D is rare but results in increased susceptibility to infections, particularly with Neisseria species. Research with CFD antibody has confirmed that lack of factor D disrupts C3 convertase formation, impairing complement activation. Conversely, excessive factor D activity has been linked to inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, such as age related macular degeneration. Clinical studies have explored factor D inhibition as a therapeutic strategy to dampen overactive complement in retinal and renal disease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCFD antibody is widely used in immunohistochemistry, western blotting, and ELISA. Immunohistochemistry demonstrates expression in adipose tissue and macrophages, while western blotting identifies circulating and tissue associated protein. ELISA with CFD antibody measures factor D levels in serum, supporting biomarker studies in complement driven diseases. These applications highlight the clinical and research significance of detecting Complement factor D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy supplying validated CFD antibody reagents,\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eResearch relevance and current trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnecting protein-level changes to phenotype using orthogonal readouts (genetic perturbation, transcriptomics, imaging).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsidering isoforms and post-translational regulation when interpreting protein-level changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparing results across species and model systems with matched controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon research applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern blotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e compare relative abundance and activation-state changes across conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterpret changes in signal alongside appropriate controls and, when relevant, in parallel with total-protein or pathway readouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNotes for experimental interpretation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignal can reflect expression level, isoform composition, and post-translational state; interpret results in the context of your model system and stimuli.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies differences and sample matrices can influence epitope recognition; prioritize matched controls and orthogonal confirmation when feasible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntibody notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monoclonal antibodies provide a defined epitope recognition profile that can support consistent comparisons across experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- Sources (internal): - UniProt search — UniProt — https:\/\/www.uniprot.org\/uniprotkb?query=CFD - NCBI Gene search — NCBI — https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/gene\/?term=CFD - Ensembl search — Ensembl — https:\/\/www.ensembl.org\/Multi\/Search\/Results?q=CFD - Human Protein Atlas search — HPA — https:\/\/www.proteinatlas.org\/search\/CFD - PubMed (review) — NLM — https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/?term=CFD+review --\u003e","brand":"NSJ Bioreagents","offers":[{"title":"Rabbit IgG in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl, 0.02% sodium azide and 50% glycerol, 0.4-0.5mg\/ml BSA \/ 100 ul","offer_id":53047310647661,"sku":"FY13055","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/7424\/7277\/files\/get_image_e46649c7-2b32-42be-9d91-6d1d34284737.jpg?v=1772019383","url":"https:\/\/www.ebiohippo.com\/products\/cfd-antibody-complement-factor-d-bha17135957","provider":"BioHippo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}