Ficolin 1 (FCN1) ELISA Kit for Human

The ficolin family of proteins are characterized by the presence of a leader peptide, a short N-terminal segment, followed by a collagen-like region, and a C-terminal fibrinogen-like domain. The collagen-like and the fibrinogen-like domains are also found separately in other proteins such as complement protein C1q, C-type lectins known as collectins, and tenascins. However, all these proteins recognize different targets, and are functionally distinct. Ficolin 1 encoded by FCN1 is predominantly expressed in the peripheral blood leukocytes, and has been postulated to function as a plasma protein with elastin-binding activity. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

FCN1: Complement-activating lectin and pattern recognition receptor. Binds GlcNAc. Binds preferentially to 9-O-acetylated 2- 6-linked sialic acid derivatives and to various glycans containing sialic acid engaged in a 2-3 linkage. Belongs to the ficolin lectin family.

Protein type: Secreted; Secreted, signal peptide

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 9q34

Cellular Component: collagen; extrinsic to external side of plasma membrane; extracellular region

Molecular Function: protein binding; G-protein-coupled receptor binding; metal ion binding; carbohydrate binding; sialic acid binding; pattern recognition receptor activity

Biological Process: G-protein coupled receptor protein signaling pathway; negative regulation of virion penetration into host cell; cell surface pattern recognition receptor signaling pathway; innate immune response; complement activation, lectin pathway; recognition of apoptotic cell; complement activation