Limulus clotting factor C; FC; EC 3.4.21.84) [Cleaved into: Limulus clotting factor C heavy chain; Limulus clotting factor C light chain; Limulus clotting factor C chain A; Limulus clotting factor C chain B]
This enzyme is closely associated with an endotoxin-sensitive hemolymph coagulation system which may play important roles in both hemostasis and host defense mechanisms. Its active form catalyzes the activation of factor B.
Source
Recombinant protein corresponding to aa691-1019 from Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda Limulus clotting factor C,partial, fused to 10X His-Tag at N-terminal, expressed in Yeast.
Amino Acid Sequence
SSQPSTVDLASKVKLPEGHYRVGSRAIYTCESRYYELLGSQGRRCDSNGNWSGRPASCIPVCGRSDSPRSPFIWNGNSTEIGQWPWQAGISRWLADHNMWFLQCGGSLLNEKWIVTAAHCVTYSATAEIIDPNQFKMYLGKYYRDDSRDDDYVQVREALEIHVNPNYDPGNLNFDIALIQLKTPVTLTTRVQPICLPTDITTREHLKEGTLAVVTGWGLNENNTYSETIQQAVLPVVAASTCEEGYKEADLPLTVTENMFCAGYKKGRYDACSGDSGGPLVFADDSRTERRWVLEGIVSWGSPSGCGKANQYGGFTKVNVFLSWIRQFI
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
Form
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.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.