CD55 Antibody – Rabbit Monoclonal

CD55: This protein recognizes C4b and C3b fragments that condense with cell-surface hydroxyl or amino groups when nascent C4b and C3b are locally generated during C4 and c3 activation. Interaction of daf with cell-associated C4b and C3b polypeptides interferes with their ability to catalyze the conversion of C2 and factor B to enzymatically active C2a and Bb and thereby prevents the formation of C4b2a and C3bBb, the amplification convertases of the complement cascade. Belongs to the receptors of complement activation (RCA) family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, GPI anchor; Cell surface

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 1q32

Cellular Component: cell surface; integral to plasma membrane; extracellular region; plasma membrane; lipid raft

Molecular Function: viral receptor activity; protein binding; lipid binding

Biological Process: respiratory burst; entry of virus into host cell; elevation of cytosolic calcium ion concentration; negative regulation of complement activation; regulation of complement activation; innate immune response; regulation of lipopolysaccharide-mediated signaling pathway; complement activation, classical pathway

Disease: Blood Group, Cromer System