C8 is a constituent of the membrane attack complex. C8 binds to the C5B-7 complex, forming the C5B-8 complex. C5-B8 binds C9 and acts as a catalyst in the polymerization of C9. The gamma subunit seems to be able to bind retinol. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa21-202 from human Complement component C8 gamma chain, fused to 6X His-Tag at N-terminal, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~26.4kD Amino Acid Sequence: QKPQRPRRPASPISTIQPKANFDAQQFAGTWLLVAVGSACRFLQEQGHRAEATTLHVAPQGTAMAVSTFRKLDGICWQVRQLYGDTGVLGRFLLQARDARGAVHVVVAETDYQSFAVLYLERAGQLSVKLYARSLPVSDSVLSGFEQRVQEAHLTEDQIFYFPKYGFCEAADQFHVLDEVRR Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from 20mM Tris-HCl, 0.5M sodium chloride, pH 8.0, 6% trehalose. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O to a concentration of 0.1-1mg/ml.
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