Glycoprotein-340 (1G4) Antibody

Glycoprotein-340 is member of the scavenger receptor superfamily and has been identified as a putative SP-D receptor. Gp-340 has been shown to bind SP-D in a calcium dependent manner through a protein-protein interaction. Like SP-D, gp-340 is mainly found in lung tissue and immunohistochemistry revealed high expression in alveolar macrophages. An identical protein is present in saliva (salivary agglutinin) and both forms are encoded by the gene DMBT1. This antibody is specific for gp-340.