TNFSF11, also known as RANKL, is a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine family which is a ligand for osteoprotegerin and functions as a key factor for osteoclast differentiation and activation. TNFSF11 also has a function in the immune system, where it is expressed by T helper cells and is thought to be involved in dendritic cell maturation. TNFSF11 is important in bone metabolism. This natural and necessary surface-bound molecule (also known as CD254) found on osteoblasts serves to activate osteoclasts, which are the cells involved in bone resorption. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa140-317 of human TNFSF11, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~22.3kD Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MIRAEKAMVD GSWLDLAKRS KLEAQPFAHL TINATDIPSG SHKVSLSSWY HDRGWAKISN MTFSNGKLIV NQDGFYYLYA NICFRHHETS GDLATEYLQL MVYVTKTSIK IPSSHTLMKG GSTKYWSGNS EFHFYSINVG GFFKLRSGEE ISIEVSNPSL LDPDQDATYF GAFKVRDID Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
