Background: Surfactant protein D contributes to the lung's defense against inhaled microorganisms. It's a calcium ion dependent carbohydrate binding protein and is structurally similar to other C type mammalian lectins, such as conglutinin and SPA. It has a molecular size of approximately 37-43kDa in its reduced state, 620kDa in non dissociating conditions. Surfactant protein D enhances the production of oxygen radicals by rat alveolar macrophages and regulates some actions of SPA, which is the most abundant surfactant protein. Surfactant protein D is synthesized and secreted by alveolar epithelial type II cells.
Description: Rabbit polyclonal to Surfactant protein D
Immunogen: KLH conjugated synthetic peptide derived from Surfactant protein D
Specificity: ·Reacts with Human, Mouse, Dog and Rat.
·Isotype: IgG
Application: ·Western blotting: 1/100-500. Predicted Mol wt: 37 kDa;
·Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin/frozen tissue section): 1/100-500;
·Immunocytochemistry: 1/100-200;
·ELISA: 1/500;
·Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.
