Anti-CPA3 antibody

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

CPA3 plays an important role in the defense mechanisms of the body. It is involved in the process of mast cell degranulation releasing various mediators that participate in immune responses. CPA3 functions in combination with other enzymes including tryptase and chymase creating a complex interplay for regulating inflammation. It influences vascular permeability and recruitment of other immune cells to sites of infection or injury. Additionally CPA3 can modulate activities of other proteins by processing their precursors or inactivating them.

Pathways

CPA3 integrates into immune response pathways. It contributes significantly to the inflammatory response cascade where it acts alongside proteins like tryptase and chymase to manage the activity of inflammatory peptides. Moreover CPA3 participates in the renin-angiotensin system which affects blood pressure regulation and fluid balance interacting indirectly with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and others in this critical pathway.