CD46: cDNA Clones

CD46, also known as MCP (complement membrane cofactor protein), is a type I membrane protein that has cofactor activity for inactivation of complement components C3b and C4b by serum factor I. CD46 is widely distributed in leukocytes, platelets, epithelial cells and fibroblasts. At least fourteen different transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been reported for this gene.