Anti-FCGRT

0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water. IgG receptor FcRn large subunit p51 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FCGRT gene. This gene encodes a receptor that binds the Fc region of monomeric immunoglobulin G. The encoded protein transfers immunoglobulin G antibodies from mother to fetus across the placenta. This protein also binds immunoglobulin G to protect the antibody from degradation. In addition, it is postulated that long-range cis inactivation of the FCGRT gene is responsible for hypercatabolism of IgG in myotonic dystrophy. The FCGRT gene is closely situated to the DMPK gene, which is mutant in DM. Protein function: Binds to the Fc region of monomeric immunoglobulins gamma. Mediates the selective uptake of IgG from milk and helps newborn animals to acquire passive immunity. IgG in the milk is bound at the apical surface of the intestinal epithelium. The resultant FcRn-IgG complexes are transcytosed across the intestinal epithelium and IgG is released from FcRn into blood or tissue fluids. [The UniProt Consortium]