Description
Key facts
Purity:>90% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 0.1 EU/µg,
Expression system:CHO cells,
Tags:DDDDK tag N-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:ab168061 binds to Human CD40.ab168061 induces B cells activation (as demonstrated by dose-dependent upregulation of CD86).,
Accession:P29965,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:Yes,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute in 100 µL of water,
Storage buffer:Constituents: PBS
Product details:
ab168061 is a high-activity construct in which two trimeric CD40L molecules are artificially linked via the collagen domain of Adiponectin. This construct very effectively simulates the natural membrane-assisted aggregation of CD40L
in vivo
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
TRAP/CD40L also known as CD154 or CD40 ligand is a type II transmembrane protein with a molecular mass of approximately 39 kDa. CD40L is mainly expressed on the surface of activated T cells. This protein binds to CD40 a significant receptor present on several immune cells including B cells macrophages and dendritic cells. The interaction with CD40 is essential for immune cell activation and development marking CD40L as an important player in adaptive immunity.
Biological function summary
The interaction between CD40L and CD40 triggers cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis in immune cells. CD40L contributes to the formation of an immunological synapse encompassing its role in T helper cell function. Furthermore CD40L is implicated in the activation of B cells which are necessary for antibody class switching and memory cell generation. Its broad influence shows CD40L's involvement in immune system regulation and response.
Pathways
CD40L is integral to the CD40 signaling pathway which is involved in immune and inflammatory responses. CD40L activates the NF-kB and JNK signaling pathways by engaging with CD40 which then drives the transcription of genes related to immune response. This signaling cascade impacts several other proteins such as TRAF proteins which act as intermediaries in propagating the signal.
CD40L has been linked to immune-related conditions including autoimmune disorders and inflammatory diseases. Elevated CD40L expression is observed in diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and rheumatoid arthritis. In SLE CD40L interaction with CD40 on B cells is known to exacerbate disease severity by promoting autoantibody production. Exploring anti-CD40L therapeutic strategies can offer potential intervention in such diseases.
