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.