Recombinant Human BAFF-R (TNFRSF13C)

• Description:

  The B cell-activating factor from the TNF family (BAFF), is emerging as an important regulator of B cell and T cell responses. BAFF was originally identified as a factor responsible for B cell survival and maturation. BAFF binds to several receptors. These include transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor (TACI), BAFF-R (BR3), and B cell maturation Ag (BCMA). BAFF-R appears to be particularly important for the regulation of B cell survival and maturation in the spleen, because A/WySnJ mice expressing a defective BAFF-R have disrupted B cell maturation, similar to that seen in BAFF-deficient mice.

• Gene Name:

  TNFRSF13C

• Gene Aliases:

  Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 13C, TNFRSF13C, B-cell-activating factor receptor, BAFF receptor, BAFFR, BLyS receptor 3, CD_antigen=CD268

• Gene ID:

  115650

• Accession Number:

  Q96RJ3

• Organism:

  Human

• Source:

  E. coli

• Concentration:

  <1.0 EU/μg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.

• Purity:

  >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE

• Solubility:

  A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution in distilled water to a concentration not less than 0.1 mg/mL. This solution can then be diluted into other buffers.

• Function:

  The ED(50) was determined by the ability to block BAFF induced survival of splenocyte cells, and was found to be in the range of 1-5 ug/mL.

• Molecular Weight:

  9

• Shipping Conditions:

  Ambient Temperature

• Storage Conditions:

  The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2° - 8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

• Appearance:

  Lyophilized Powder

• Formulation:

  Recombinant BAFF-R was lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in 2.5% glycine, 0.5% sucrose, 0.01% Tween80, 5 mM Glutamic acid, pH 4.5.

• CAS Number:

  9000-83-3