This gene encodes a glycoprotein involved in the regulation of the complement cascade. Binding of the encoded protein to complement proteins accelerates their decay, thereby disrupting the cascade and preventing damage to host cells. Antigens present on this protein constitute the Cromer blood group system (CROM). Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. The predominant transcript variant encodes a membrane-bound protein, but alternatively spliced transcripts may produce soluble proteins.
Immunogen Information
Immunogen
Fusion protein of human CD55
Swissprot
P08174
Synonyms
CD 55CD55CD55 antigenCD55 Cromer blood group systemCD55 molecule (Cromer blood group)CD55 moleculeCD55 moleculedecay accelerating factor for complement (Cromer blood group)Cd55aComplement decay accelerating factorComplement decay-accelerating fa