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Recombinant Human B Cell Activating Factor (rHuBAFF)

CAT: 0384-PR1002-01Size: 1 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
B-cell activating factor (BlyS), also known as BAFF, TALL-1, TNAK, and zTNF4, is a TNF ligand superfamily member and has been designated TNFSF13B. Produced by macrophages, dendritic cells, and T lymphocytes, BAFF promotes the survival of B cells and is essential for B cell maturation. BAFF binds to three TNF receptor superfamily members: B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA/TNFRSF17), transmembrane activator and calcium-modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor (TACI/TNFRSF13B) andBAFF receptor (BAFF R/BR3/TNFRSF 13C) . These receptors are type III transmembrane proteins that lack a signal peptide. Whereas TACI and BCMA bind BAFF and another TNF superfamily ligand, APRIL (a proliferation-inducing ligand), BAFF R selectively binds BAFF. The BAFF R extracellular domain lacks the TNF receptor canonical cysteine-rich domain (CRD) and contains only a partial CRD with four cysteine residues. Human and mouse BAFF R share 56% aa sequence identity. BAFF R is highly expressed in spleen, lymph node and resting B cells. It is also expressed at lower levels in activated B cell, in resting CD4+ T cells, in thymus and peripheral blood leukocytes.
CAS Number
9000-83-3
Endotoxin
Less than 1EU/mg of rHuBAFF as determined by LAL method.
Purity
>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Bioactivity
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using anti-IgM stimulated mouse B cells.The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.5-2ng/mL in the presence of 10 μg/mL of goat antimouse IgM μ chain, corresponding to a Specific Activity of > 5 x 105 IU/mg.
Reconstitution
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at <-20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 17.0 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 153 amino acids.
Storage Conditions
This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.0.
Host or Source
Escherichia coli.
Recommended Usage
This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. NOT FOR HUMAN USE. Made in China
AA Sequence
MAVQGPEETV TQDCLQLIAD SETPTIQKGS YTFVPWLLSF KRGSALEEKE NKILVKETGY FFIYGQVLYT DKTYAMGHLI QRKKVHVFGD ELSLVTLFRC IQNMPETLPN NSCYSAGIAK LEEGDELQLA IPRENAQISL DGDVTFFGAL KLL