Factor H binds host cell surface markers

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R-HSA-1006169
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Reaction [binding]
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Homo sapiens
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5/5
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Factor H (CFH) preferentially binds to host cells and surfaces that have negatively charged cell surface polyanions such as heparin and sialic acid commonly found on host cells (Kazatchkine et al. 1979, Meri & Pangburn 1990). This mediates protection of plasma-exposed host structures.
Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
16192651 Binding of complement factor H to endothelial cells is mediated by the carboxy-terminal glycosaminoglycan binding site

Remuzzi, G, Jòzsi, M, Seeberger, H, Gordon, DL, Noris, M, Cheng, ZZ, Jokiranta, TS, Heinen, S, Hellwage, J, Meri, S, Zipfel, PF, Ormsby, R

Am J Pathol 2005
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