Function
Serine protease that initiates the GZMK pathway of the complement system, a cascade of proteins directly activated by CD8(+) T-cells that leads to phagocytosis and breakdown of pathogens and signaling that strengthens the adaptive immune system. GZMK is specifically secreted by CD8(+) T-cells and mediates both recognition and initiation steps of GZMK complement pathway. First acts as a pattern recognition receptor, which specifically recognizes and binds heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycans on the pathogen surface to drive opsonization.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted; Cell surface; Cytoplasmic granule
Tissue Specificity: Specifically expressed by CD8(+) T-cells
Product Specifications
Recombinant Human Granzyme K (GZMK) is a recombinant protein from Homo sapiens (Human), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 27-264aa, with C-terminal 6xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 32.8kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
