Species : |
Human |
Source : |
CHO |
Tag : |
Fc |
Protein Length : |
24-186 a.a. |
Description : |
CD137 (also known as 4-1BB) is a surface co-stimulatory glycoprotein originally described as present on activated T lymphocytes, which belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily. It is expressed mainly on activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, and binds to a high-affinity ligand (4-1BBL) expressed on several antigen-presenting cells such as macrophages and activated B cells. Upon ligand binding, 4-1BB is associated with the tumor necrosis factor receptor–associated factors (TRAFs), the adaptor protein which mediates downstream signaling events including the activation of NF-kappaB and cytokine production. 4-1BB signaling either by binding to 4-1BBL or by antibody ligation delivers signals for T-cell activation and growth, as well as monocyte proliferation and B-cell survival, and plays an important role in the amplification of T cell-mediated immune responses. In addition, CD137 and CD137L are expressed in different human primary tumor tissues, suggesting that they may influence the progression of tumors. Crosslinking of CD137 on activated T cells has shown promise in enhancing anti-tumor immune responses in murine models, and agonistic anti-CD137 antibodies are currently being tested in phase I clinical trials. |
Predicted N Terminal : |
Leu 24 |
Form : |
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. |
Bio-activity : |
Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. |
Molecular Mass : |
The recombinant mature human protein consists of 395 amino acids and has a calculated molecular mass of 43.3 KD. |
Endotoxin : |
<1.0EU/ug, LAL method |
Purity : |
>95% (SDS-PAGE) |
Stability : |
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -70ºC. |
Storage : |
Store it under sterile conditions at -20ºC~-70ºC. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Reconstitution : |
It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.2 ug/ul. Centrifuge the vial at 4℃ before opening to recover the entire contents. |