| Description | Complement C3 (C3) is the most abundant component of the complement system, with levels in human plasma of ~1.2-1.5 mg/ml. It is central to the activation of both the classical and alternative complement pathways, both of which lead to the proteolytic processing of C3 to C3a and C3b. C3 exists as a Complement C3 (C3) is the most abundant component of the complement system, with levels in human plasma of ~1.2-1.5 mg/ml. It is central to the activation of both the classical and alternative complement pathways, both of which lead to the proteolytic processing of C3 to C3a and C3b. C3 exists as a heterodimer with molecular masses of 115 kDa and 75 kDa, although it is readily processed to create C3a, C3b or C3c depending on the processed state.Reacts to C3 antisera on Western BlotNegative against C4 antisera on Western BlotRef: Tack BF and JW Prahl. 1976. Biochemistry. 15:4513, Tack BF et al. 1981. Methods Enzymol. 80:64, Janatova, J. 1988. Methods Enzymol. 162:579... Read More | Product introduction:Used to isolate lymphocytes from human organsMatters needing attention:1. samples, reagents and experimental environment in the whole process shall be carried out at 20 ± 2 ℃. In order to obtain the best experimental results, it is best to carry out the Product introduction:Used to isolate lymphocytes from human organsMatters needing attention:1. samples, reagents and experimental environment in the whole process shall be carried out at 20 ± 2 ℃. In order to obtain the best experimental results, it is best to carry out the experiment within 2 h of sampling. The longer the sample is stored, the worse the cell separation effect is. The separation effect is even worse after the sample is placed for more than 6 h, or even cannot achieve the purpose of separation. 2. in this experiment, it is better not to use plastic products with high polymerization materials (such as polystyrene), but use non-static, low static ionization heart tubes and glass products without alkali treatment, because the electrostatic effect will lead to cell adhesion, and the surface of alkali treated glass will become rough, which will affect the effect of cell separation. 3. aspirating too many lymphocyte layers and separation liquid layers will cause the granulocytes at the junction of separation liquid to be aspirated, thus increasing the number of mixed granulocytes. 4. when the amount of separating solution is greater than that of tissue single cell suspension sample, the separation effect is better.Scope of application:Lymphocyte isolation... Read More | Laccase is an enzyme, produced by ericoid mycorrhiza and ectomycorrhiza fungi. It belongs to the group of polyphenol oxidases. Laccase is also present in plants and bacteria.Laccase from Trametes versicolor has been used: to assess the use of four laccase-producing strains in waste water treatment Laccase is an enzyme, produced by ericoid mycorrhiza and ectomycorrhiza fungi. It belongs to the group of polyphenol oxidases. Laccase is also present in plants and bacteria.Laccase from Trametes versicolor has been used: to assess the use of four laccase-producing strains in waste water treatment in laccase assay in screening the lignolsSome of the enzymatic actions of laccase are associated with sporulation, detoxification, morphogenesis, melanin polymerization and it offers protection to spore coat. Laccase can catalyse a number of substrates including medicinal drugs and halogenated pesticides. It utilizes oxygen for its catalysis. For these reasons, it might be useful in the biological degradation of micropollutants in wastewater treatment. Laccase catalyzes the oxidation of phenol containing compounds, including lignin, through the reduction of oxygen to water. The presence of mediators will allow the oxidation of non-phenlic compounds as well. The primary function of laccase is to degrade lignin in fungi... Read More | Acid phosphatase is an esterase with broad activity at an optimal pH below 7.0. There are three isozymes, EI, EII, and EIII of similar molecular weight (55 kDa± 5 kDa). Their optimum pH's are 5.5, 4.5, and 4.0 respectively. Acid phosphatase activity was observed by Teller Aladdin Library Acid phosphatase is an esterase with broad activity at an optimal pH below 7.0. There are three isozymes, EI, EII, and EIII of similar molecular weight (55 kDa± 5 kDa). Their optimum pH's are 5.5, 4.5, and 4.0 respectively. Acid phosphatase activity was observed by Teller Aladdin Library Archives in 1954 in preparations of a wheat germ lipase described by Singer JBC, 174, 11, in 1948. Equivalent commercial preparations have been distributed labeled as lipase and acid phosphatase thus generating some confusion. Subsequent work has confirmed that the non-specific esterase activity of the wheat germ preparation may be measured both as lipase (triacetin as substrate) and phosphatase. The enzyme assay is based on the work of Brandenberger and Hanson (Helv. Chim. Acta, 36, 900, 1953) and Hofstee ( Arch. Biochem. Biophys., 51, 239, 1954).Acid phosphatase (APase) non-specifically catalyzes the hydrolysis of monoesters and anhydrides of phosphoric acid to produce inorganic phosphate. It is used to study the production, transport, and recycling of phosphate and the metabolic and energy transduction processes of the cell.Characteristics of Acid Phosphatase from Wheat Germ:Molecular weight: 55,000 ± 5,000 (Verjee 1969).Composition: Three isozymes of closely similar molecular weights have been reported by Verjee (1969): EI, EII, and EIII. See also Brouillard and Ouellet (1965).Optimal pH: EI - 5.5, EII - 4.5, and EIII - 4.0. (Verjee 1969).Specificity: The enzyme has a broad esterase activity. See Joyce and Grisolia (1960). It shows highest activity for pyrophosphate.Inhibitors: Fluoride, molybdate and orthophosphate (Verjee 1969)... Read More | Purity>98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.Additional sequence informationBelongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.FunctionActs as a scavenger receptor on macrophages, which specifically binds to OxLDL (oxidized low density lipoprotein), suggesting that it may be involved in Purity>98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.Additional sequence informationBelongs to the intercrine alpha (chemokine CxC) family.FunctionActs as a scavenger receptor on macrophages, which specifically binds to OxLDL (oxidized low density lipoprotein), suggesting that it may be involved in pathophysiology such as atherogenesis (By similarity). Induces a strong chemotactic response. Induces calcium mobilization. Binds to CXCR6/Bonzo.Post-translationalGlycosylated... Read More |