Function
Mediator of local inflammatory process released following cleavage by C5 convertase. Acts by binding to its receptor (C5AR1 or C5AR2), activating G protein-coupled receptor signaling and inducing a variety of responses including intracellular calcium release, contraction of smooth muscle, increased vascular permeability, and histamine release from mast cells and basophilic leukocytes. C5a is also a potent chemokine which stimulates the locomotion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and directs their migration toward sites of inflammation.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted
Product Specifications
Recombinant Pig Complement C5a anaphylatoxin (C5) is a recombinant protein from Sus scrofa (Pig), expressed in Yeast, covering amino acids 1-74aa, with N-terminal 6xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 10.6kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
