BAFF;BLYS;CD257;DTL;TALL-1;TALL1;THANK;TNFSF20;ZTNF4

E.coli

Ala 134-Leu 285

Q9Y275

Human

18.0 kDa

17 kDa

C-His

Measure by its ability to induce IL-8 secretion in human PBMCs. The ED₅₀ for this effect is <0.5 ng/mL.

> 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

< 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Lyophilized from sterile PBS,pH 8.0.
Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS); also known as TNFSF13B; CD257 and BAFF; is single-pass type II membrane protein; which belongs to the tumor necrosis factor family. BAFF is abundantly expressed in peripheral blood Leukocytes and is specifically expressed in monocytes and macrophages. BAFF is a cytokine and serves as a ligand for receptors TNFRSF13B (TACI); TNFRSF17 (BCMA); and TNFRSF13C (BAFFR). These receptors is a prominent factor in B cell differentiation; homeostasis; and selection. BLyS levels affect survival signals and selective apoptosis of autoantibody-producing B cells. Thus; it acts as a potent B cell activator and has been shown to play an important role in the proliferation and differentiation of B cells. Overexpression of BLyS in mice can lead to clinical and serological features of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Sj&ouml;gren's syndrome (SS). BLyS as an attractive therapeutic target in human rheumatic diseases. The ability of BLyS to regulate both the size and repertoire of the peripheral B cell compartment raises the possibility that BLyS and antagonists thereof may form the basis of a therapeutic trichotomy. As an agonist; BLyS protein may enhance humoral immunity in congenital or acquired immunodeficiencies such as those resulting from viral infection or cancer therapy.