Pentraxin 4, Long (PTX4) (AA 18-381) protein (His tag)
Description
PTX3 is part of the pentraxin family sharing the C-terminal domain with short pentraxins and containing a unique N-terminal domain. PTX3 is produced and released at inflammatory sites by various cell types including monocytes/macrophages, endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts, and adipocytes. PTX3 is involved in the regulation of innate resistance to pathogens, inflammatory reactions, possibly clearance of self-components and female fertility. PTX3 is used as a marker for disease activity of psoriasis. High serum PTX3 levels are associated with the disease severity of systemic sclerosis. Elevated serum PTX3 is associated with pulmonary fungal infections Synonyms: TSG-14, TNFAIP5, PTX3, Pentraxin-related protein PTX3, Pentaxin-related protein PTX3, Tumor necrosis factor-inducible gene 14 protein, TSG14, pentraxin-related gene rapidly induced by IL-1 beta