CD40 ligand, also known as CD40LG, is a member of the TNF superfamily and is expressed on activated T cells. CD40LG is expressed as a soluble cytokine as well as a homotrimeric type II transmembrane protein. It has been reported to be important for B cell costimulation following binding of its receptor, CD40. Mutations in the gene encoding for CD154 are implicated in hyper-IgM immunodeficiency syndrome type 1. Source: Recombinant corresponding to aa113-261 from human CD40LG, fused to His-tag at N-terminus expressed in E.coli. Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MQKGDQNPQI AAHVISEASS KTTSVLQWAE KGYYTMSNNL VTLENGKQLT VKRQGLYYIY AQVTFCSNRE ASSQAPFIAS LCLKSPGRFE RILLRAANTH SSAKPCGQQS IHLGGVFELQ PGASVFVNVT DPSQVSHGTG FTSFGLLKL Molecular Weight: ~18.3kD (169aa), confirmed by MALDI-TOF 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.
