Description
General description
CD40L (cluster of differentiation 40 ligand) belongs to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family, and is expressed by basophils, B cells, monocytic cells, natural killer cells, platelets, mast cells and T cells. It is predominantly expressed on pro-inflammatory T cells. It also exists in a soluble form.
Biochem/physiol Actions
CD40L (cluster of differentiation 40 ligand) is active in its membrane-bound form. It interacts with CD40 and functions as a proinflammatory and procoagulant agent. The serum levels of soluble CD40L is elevated in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (MMCAI) patients, especially in non-surviving patients.
Physical form
Lyophilized from PBS
Preparation Note
Reconstitute with 100 μL deionized water.
Other Notes
Human CD40L (aa 116-261) is fused at the N-terminus to mouse ACRP30headless (aa 18-111) and a FLAG®-tag.
Legal Information
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