Source:http://www.reactome.org/biopax/48887BiochemicalReaction2624
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Authored: Jupe, S, 2010-10-26,
Edited: Jupe, S, 2010-11-01,
Reviewed: Bradley, DT, 2012-02-13,
Reviewed: Fraczek, LA, 2012-02-13,
The most abundant form of C4b-binding protein (C4BP) consists of seven alpha-chains (70kDa) and one beta-chain (45kDa) all linked by disulphide bonds to form a native protein with a molecular weight of 570kDa (Hilarp et al. 1989). Each alpha chain can bind C4b; it is not known whether full occupancy is necessary for subsequent events. The beta chain binds and inactivates Protein S, a component of the coagulation system. C4BP down-regulates complement activity in several ways: It binds to C4b thus inhibiting the formation of the classical pathway C3 convertase C4bC2a; it acts as a decay accelerating factor for existing convertases, probably by promoting dissociation of C2a; it is a cofactor in Factor I mediated C4b proteolysis.
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C4b-binding protein binds C4b
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