Rabbit anti-Human MBL2 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P11226

Target Species

Human

Target Name

MBL2

Target Full Name

Mannose-binding protein C

Target Function

Calcium-dependent lectin involved in innate immune defense. Binds mannose, fucose and N-acetylglucosamine on different microorganisms and activates the lectin complement pathway. Binds to late apoptotic cells, as well as to apoptotic blebs and to necrotic cells, but not to early apoptotic cells, facilitating their uptake by macrophages. May bind DNA.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Tissue Specificity

Plasma protein produced mainly in the liver.

Target Research Area

Immunology

Target Synonyms

COLEC 1; COLEC1; Collectin-1; HSMBPC; Lectin; mannose-binding; soluble; 2; Mannan binding lectin; Mannan binding protein; Mannan-binding protein; Mannose binding lectin (protein C) 2 soluble; Mannose binding lectin (protein C) 2; soluble (opsonic defect); Mannose binding lectin (protein C) 2; soluble; Mannose binding lectin 2 soluble; Mannose binding lectin 2; soluble (opsonic defect); Mannose binding lectin; Mannose binding lectin protein C2 soluble opsonic defect; Mannose binding protein; Mannose binding protein C; Mannose binding protein C precursor ; Mannose binding protein; serum; Mannose-binding lectin; Mannose-binding protein C; MBL 2; MBL; MBL2; MBL2_HUMAN; MBL2D; MBP 1; MBP; MBP C; MBP-C; MBP1; MBPB; MBPC; MBPD; MGC116832; MGC116833; Opsonic defect; protein C; Soluble mannose binding lectin

Target Background

This gene encodes the soluble mannose-binding lectin or mannose-binding protein found in serum. The protein encoded belongs to the collectin family and is an important element in the innate immune system. The protein recognizes and binds to mannose and N-acetylglucosamine on many microorganisms, including bacteria, yeast, and viruses including influenza virus, HIV and SARS-CoV. This binding activates the classical complement pathway. Deficiencies of this gene have been associated with susceptibility to autoimmune and infectious diseases.