Recombinant Human APRIL protein (His Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSH034120-01

Size / count

20 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

APRIL (a proliferation-inducingligand), also known as TNFSF13, TALL2, TRDL1, and CD256, is a member of the TNF ligand superfamily. It is synthesized as a32 kDa proprotein which is cleaved by furin in the Golgi to release the active 17 kDa soluble molecule. Secreted human APRIL, which consists almost entirely ofa single TNF homology domain, shares 85% amino acid sequence identity with mouse and rat APRIL. Both APRIL and its close relative BAFF bind and signalthrough the TNF superfamily receptors TACI and BCMA, while BAFF additionally functions through BAFF R. APRIL binds to heparan sulfateproteoglycans (HSPGs) independently of its binding to TACI and BCMA. APRIL can form bioactive heterotrimers withBAFF, and these circulate in the serum of patients with rheumatic immune disorders. APRIL enhances the proliferation and survival of plasma cells andalso promotes T cell-dependenthumoral responses. APRIL levels are elevated inthe serum during coronary artery disease, and it is also elevated in many cancers primarily due to expression by tumor-infiltratingneutrophils.

Abbreviation

APRIL

Synonyms

CD256; TALL-2; TALL2; TNFSF13; TNLG7B; TRDL-1; UNQ383/PRO715; ZTNF2

UniProt

Q6U6I7

Accession Number

AAQ91388

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Ala 1-Leu 146

Applications

Cell culture

Endotoxin

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

Purity

> 98 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

50

Reconstitution

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Shipping Conditions

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

Storage Conditions

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

Calculated Molecular Weight

17.3 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

18 kDa

Species

Human