Species : |
Human |
Source : |
HEK293 |
Tag : |
Avi&Fc |
Protein Length : |
Met1-Ala54 |
Description : |
BCMA, B cell maturation antigen, is a member of the TNF receptor superfamily. It has been designated TNFRSF17. BCMA is a type III membrane protein containing one extracellular cysteine rich domain. Within the TNFRSF, it shares the highest homology with TACI. BCMA and TACI have both been shown to bind to APRIL and BAFF, members of the TNF ligand superfamily. BCMA expression has been found in immune organs and mature B cell lines. Although some expression has been observed at the cell surface, BCMA appears to be localized to the Golgi compartment. The binding of BCMA to APRIL or BAFF has been shown to stimulate IgM production in peripheral blood B cells and increase the survival of cultured B cells. This data suggests that BCMA may play an important role in B cell development, function and regulation. Human BCMA is a 184 amino acid (aa) protein consisting of a 54 aa extracellular domain, a 23 aa transmembrane domain, and a 107 aa intracellular domain. Mouse and human BCMA share 62% amino acid identity. |
Predicted N Terminal : |
Met1 |
Form : |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. |
Bio-activity : |
Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. When Recombinant Human TNFSF13 is immobilized at 0.1 µg/mL (100 µL/well), Recombinant Human TNFRSF17 Fc Chimera Avi-tag binds with an ED50 of 0.3-1.8 ng/mL. |
Molecular Mass : |
36-48 kDa, under reducing conditions |
Endotoxin : |
<0.10 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
Purity : |
>95%, by SDS-PAGE visualized with Silver Staining and quantitative densitometry by Coomassie® Blue Staining. |
Applications : |
Bioactivity |
Storage : |
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. |
Reconstitution : |
Reconstitute at 500 μg/mL in PBS. |