Recombinant Mouse BCMA

Recombinant Mouse BCMA

Product No.: B541

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Alternate Names
B-Cell Maturation, TNFRSF17, BCM, CD269
Product Type
Recombinant Protein
Expression Host
NS0 Cells
Species
Mouse

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Product Size
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Background

Members in the TNF superfamily regulate immune responses and induce apoptosis. Two novel members in the TNF family were recently identified and designated BAFF/BLyS/TALL-1/THANK/zTNF41-4 and April/TALL-2, respectively. BAFF was characterized as a B cell activator since it induced B cell proliferation and immunoglobulin secretion. April regulates immunological and non-immunological cell growth. Three receptors, BCMA (for B cell maturation protein), TACI, and BAFF-R, for BAFF were recently identified. BCMA, like TACI, binds BAFF and April. BAFF and its receptors induce B cell development and survival, activate NF-kB and c-jun N-terminal kinase, and are involved in B cell associated autoimmune diseases.

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. Mouse and human BCMA share 62% amino acid identity.

Protein Details

Purity
>95% by SDS-PAGE and analyzed by silver stain.
Endotoxin Level
<0.1 EU/µg as determined by the LAL method
Biological Activity
The biological activity of Mouse BCMA was determined by its ability to inhibit APRIL-mediated proliferation of anti-IgM stimulated mouse B cells. The expected ED<sub>50</sub> for this effect is 0.01 - 0.03 μg/ml in the presence of 100 ng/ml of human APRIL.
Fusion Protein Tag
Fc Fusion Protein
Protein Accession No.
NP_035738
Amino Acid Sequence
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N-terminal Sequence Analysis
Met1
State of Matter
Lyophilized
Predicted Molecular Mass
The predicted molecular weight of Recombinant Mouse BCMA is Mr 32 kDa. However, the actual molecular weight as observed by migration on SDS-PAGE is Mr 35-40 kDa.
Predicted Molecular Mass
32
Formulation
This recombinant protein was lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in 20 mM MES, 50 mM NaCl, pH 6.2.
Storage and Stability
This lyophilized protein is stable for six to twelve months when stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C. After aseptic reconstitution, this protein may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for one month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles. See Product Insert for exact lot specific storage instructions.
Country of Origin
USA
Shipping
Next Day Ambient
NCBI Gene Bank
IMPORTANT Use lot specific datasheet for all technical information pertaining to this recombinant protein.
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