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AB11873

Anti-C3a / C3a des Arg antibody [2991]

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(5 Publications)

Mouse Monoclonal C3 antibody. Suitable for WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 5 publications.

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CPAMD1, C3, Complement C3, C3 and PZP-like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain-containing protein 1

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

2991

Isotype

IgG1

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB

applications

Specificity

ab11873 reacts with a neo-epitope (des-Arg) on C3a that is formed when C3 is cleaved into C3a and C3b. ab11873 recognizes C3a and C3a des arg only. It has the most affinity with C3a des arg and least affinity with C3a. The des arg variant has an about 5x higher affinity than C3a. The antibody does not recognize C3b or full C3, as it recognizes a neo-epitope that is not available on C3.

Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein G
Purification notes
0.2 µm filtered
Storage buffer
Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 0.1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

C3a also known as C3a des Arg or C3a full form is a small peptide anaphylatoxin derived from the complement component C3. It plays an important mechanical role in the immune system by acting as a potent mediator of inflammation. C3a weighs approximately 9 kDa. It expresses primarily on the surface of immune cells such as mast cells and basophils. The function of C3a involves the binding to the C3a receptor (C3aR) triggering a series of immune responses.
Biological function summary

C3a serves as an essential inflammatory agent and is part of the complement system an important component of the innate immune response. It contributes to the defense against pathogens by promoting chemotaxis degranulation and the release of histamine. C3a desArg a derivative of C3a generated by the removal of the C-terminal arginine residue has reduced inflammatory activity. The activity of C3a and its link to inflammation highlights its importance in maintaining immune homeostasis and responding to infectious threats.

Pathways

C3a plays an important role in the complement activation cascade particularly the classical and alternative pathways. This involvement highlights its relationship with proteins such as C3b and C5 which are critical in the opsonization and membrane attack complex formation. C3a's role in these pathways accentuates its importance in modulating inflammation and immune response.

Abnormalities in C3a regulation have notable implications. C3a is associated with various inflammatory and autoimmune diseases like asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. In asthma C3a interacts with other complement proteins such as C5a to exacerbate inflammation in the airways. Dysregulation of C3a and its conversion to C3a desArg may further contribute to pathologies implicating its potential as a therapeutic target in managing inflammatory diseases.

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Target data

Precursor of non-enzymatic components of the classical, alternative, lectin and GZMK complement pathways, which consist in a cascade of proteins that leads to phagocytosis and breakdown of pathogens and signaling that strengthens the adaptive immune system.. Complement C3b. Non-enzymatic component of C5 convertase (PubMed : 28264884, PubMed : 31507604, PubMed : 3653927, PubMed : 3897448). Generated following cleavage by C3 convertase, it covalently attaches to the surface of pathogens, where it acts as an opsonin that marks the surface of antigens for removal (PubMed : 28264884, PubMed : 31507604, PubMed : 3653927, PubMed : 3897448, PubMed : 833545, PubMed : 8349625). Complement C3b binds covalently via its reactive thioester, to cell surface carbohydrates or immune aggregates (PubMed : 6903192). Together with complement C4b, it then recruits the serine protease complement C2b to form the C5 convertase, which cleaves and activate C5, the next component of the complement pathways (PubMed : 12878586, PubMed : 18204047, PubMed : 2387864). In the alternative complement pathway, recruits the serine protease CFB to form the C5 convertase that cleaves and activates C5 (PubMed : 624565, PubMed : 6554279).. C3a anaphylatoxin. Mediator of local inflammatory process released following cleavage by C3 convertase (PubMed : 6968751, PubMed : 37169960, PubMed : 37852260). Acts by binding to its receptor, C3AR1, activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling, promoting the phosphorylation, ARRB2-mediated internalization and endocytosis of C3AR1 (PubMed : 8702752, PubMed : 37169960, PubMed : 37852260). C3a anaphylatoxin stimulates the activation of immune cells such as mast cells and basophilic leukocytes to release inflammation agents, such as cytokines, chemokines and histamine, which promote inflammation development (PubMed : 23383423). Also acts as potent chemoattractant for the migration of macrophages and neutrophils to the inflamed tissues, resulting in neutralization of the inflammatory triggers by multiple ways, such as phagocytosis and generation of reactive oxidants (PubMed : 23383423, PubMed : 342601, PubMed : 5778786).. Acylation stimulating protein. Adipogenic hormone that stimulates triglyceride synthesis and glucose transport in adipocytes, regulating fat storage and playing a role in postprandial triglyceride clearance (PubMed : 10432298, PubMed : 15833747, PubMed : 16333141, PubMed : 19615750, PubMed : 2909530, PubMed : 8376604, PubMed : 9059512). Appears to stimulate triglyceride synthesis via activation of the PLC, MAPK and AKT signaling pathways (PubMed : 16333141). Acts by binding to its receptor, C5AR2, activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling, promoting the phosphorylation, ARRB2-mediated internalization and endocytosis of C5AR2 (PubMed : 11773063, PubMed : 12540846, PubMed : 19615750). In contrast to C3a anaphylatoxin peptide, does not show pro-inflammatory activity (PubMed : 37852260).. C3-beta-c. Acts as a chemoattractant for neutrophils in chronic inflammation.
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Publications (5)

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The Journal of physiology 599:2869-2886 PubMed33745126

2021

JAK/STAT inhibition augments soleus muscle function in a rat model of critical illness myopathy via regulation of complement C3/3R.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Alex B Addinsall,Nicola Cacciani,Hazem Akkad,Heba Salah,Tamara Tchkonia,James L Kirkland,Lars Larsson

Immunity 52:513-527.e8 PubMed32187519

2020

Diapedesis-Induced Integrin Signaling via LFA-1 Facilitates Tissue Immunity by Inducing Intrinsic Complement C3 Expression in Immune Cells.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Martin Kolev,Erin E West,Natalia Kunz,Daniel Chauss,E Ashley Moseman,Jubayer Rahman,Tilo Freiwald,Maria L Balmer,Jonas Lötscher,Sarah Dimeloe,Elizabeth C Rosser,Lucy R Wedderburn,Katrin D Mayer-Barber,Andrea Bohrer,Paul Lavender,Andrew Cope,Luopin Wang,Mariana J Kaplan,Niki M Moutsopoulos,Dorian McGavern,Steven M Holland,Christoph Hess,Majid Kazemian,Behdad Afzali,Claudia Kemper

Journal of experimental & clinical cancer research 39:9 PubMed31928530

2020

Complement C3 overexpression activates JAK2/STAT3 pathway and correlates with gastric cancer progression.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Kaitao Yuan,Jinning Ye,Zhenguo Liu,Yufeng Ren,Weiling He,Jianbo Xu,Yulong He,Yujie Yuan

The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 141:1151-1154.e14 PubMed29113906

2017

Human plasma C3 is essential for the development of memory B, but not T, lymphocytes.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Anaïs Jiménez-Reinoso,Ana V Marin,Marta Subias,Alberto López-Lera,Elena Román-Ortiz,Kathryn Payne,Cindy S Ma,Giuseppina Arbore,Martin Kolev,Simon J Freeley,Claudia Kemper,Stuart G Tangye,Edgar Fernández-Malavé,Santiago Rodríguez de Córdoba,Margarita López-Trascasa,José R Regueiro

Bio-protocol 4: PubMed29094056

2014

Enzymatic Reactions and Detection of C3 Cleavage Fragments.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Claudia Kemper,Martin Kolev
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