Ficolins are members of the collectin family of proteins which recognize PAMP on microbial surfaces. Human and murine ficolins differ in many aspects. Mouse has two ficolin forms, termed ficolin-A and -B. Mouse ficolin-A is the plasma protein, highly expressed in liver and spleen. Mouse ficolin-B is expressed in spleen, bone marrow, and peritoneal macrophages. It is thought to facilitate phagocytosis and is involved in the activation of complement pathways. Ficolin B is a glycosylated protein which causes it to run on a WB at larger than the predicted molecular weight of 34kD.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 0.25-0.5ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.