Protein
Serum amyloid P-component
Function
Can interact with DNA and histones and may scavenge nuclear material released from damaged circulating cells. May also function as a calcium-dependent lectin.
Similarity
Belongs to the pentraxin family.
Sequence
MNKPLLWISVLTSLLEAFAHTDLSGKVFVFPRESVTDHVNLITPLEKPLQNFTLCFRAYSDLSRAYSLFSYNTQGRDNELLVYKERVGEYSLYIGRHKVTSKVIEKFPAPVHICVSWESSSGIAEFWINGTPLVKKGLRQGYFVEAQPKIVLGQEQDSYGGKFDRSQSFVGEIGDLYMWDSVLPPENILSAYQGTPLPANILDWQALNYEIRGYVIIKPLVWV