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Purification of C1q receptors and functional analysis

  • Berhane Ghebrehiwet
  • , Ellinor I.B. Peerschke

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Abstract

The recognition subunit of C1, C1q, has emerged as an important player in various pathophysiologic conditions largely in part due to its ability to interact with pathogen-associated or cell surface expressed ligands and receptors. Identification and purification of these molecules is therefore of paramount importance if we are to procure valuable information with regards to the structure, function, and cell surface distribution. Since the interaction of C1q is better served when the receptors are purified from homologous species, we discuss here a simple guideline for the purification and characterization of the two C1q receptors, cC1qR (calreticulin) and gC1qR, from human cell lines.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Complement System
Subtitle of host publicationMethods and Protocols
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages319-327
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)9781627037235
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1100
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • C1q receptor
  • Calreticulin
  • Collagen C1q receptor
  • Globular C1q receptor

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