Greater than 95% in the sum of different glycosylation isoforms according to following section as determined by SDS-PAGE and capillary electrophoresis.
PRTN3 is a natural antigen having a molecular mass of 25kDa. PRTN3 is isolated from human peripheral blood leukocytes.
PR3 is involved in the proteolytic generation of antimicrobial peptides, which are essential for the body’s defense against infections . It contributes to the degradation of elastin and other extracellular matrix proteins, aiding in tissue remodeling and repair . Additionally, PR3 plays a role in the regulation of inflammation and immune responses .
PR3 is the target of anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCAs) of the cytoplasmic subtype (c-ANCA) . These antibodies are frequently found in patients with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an autoimmune vasculitis that affects small to medium-sized blood vessels . The presence of PR3-ANCA is a specific diagnostic marker for GPA and is used in clinical settings to differentiate it from other forms of vasculitis .