4-1BBL/TNFSF9 Protein, Human

4-1BBL (4-1BB ligand) is a type II membrane protein of the TNF superfamily, is expressed on antigen-presenting cells. 4-1BB with 4-1BBL can induce T-cell expansion, cytokine induction, differentiation, and upregulation of anti-apoptotic genes as well as protect T cells from activation-induced cell death (AICD)^[1]. 4-1BBL stimulates T cell proliferation and induces effective anti-tumor immune responses^[3]. 4-1BBL is an immunostimulant molecule that interacts with the 4-1BB high-affinity receptor during the antigen presentation, providing costimulatory signals to both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells through the activation of NF-kB, c-Jun, and p38 downstream pathways, triggering pleiotropic effects on the immune system^[4]. 4-1BBL/TNFSF9 Protein, Human is a recombinant protein consisting of 184 amino acids (R71-E254) and is produced in E. coli.

4-1BBL is expressed on a variety of antigen presenting cells (APCs), including activated B cells, dendritic cells, macrophages, and myeloid cells^[1].
The amino acid sequence of human 4-1BBL protein has low homology for mouse and rat 4-1BBL protein.
4-1BBL binds to high-affinity 4-1BB, resulting in the recruitment of intracellular TRAF adaptor molecules (TRAF1 and TRAF2), and then activate of NF-jB and the extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 mitogen-associated protein (MAP) kinase signaling cascades. The binding of 4-1BBL to 4-1BB generates strong co-stimulatory signals in T-cells that lead to up-regulation of anti-apoptotic molecules, cytokine secretion, and enhanced effector function^[2].
4-1BBL is a member of the TNF family of proteins. 4-1BBL is an immunostimulant molecule that interacts with the 4-1BB high-affinity receptor during the antigen presentation, providing costimulatory signals to both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells through the activation of NF-kB, c-Jun, and p38 downstream pathways, triggering pleiotropic effects on the immune system^[4]. 4-1BBL significantly induces T cell proliferation and increases the stimulation of both IL-2 and IFN-γ^[5].

Human

E. coli

C-6*His

P41273 (R71-E254)

8744  [NCBI]

REGPELSPDDPAGLLDLRQGMFAQLVAQNVLLIDGPLSWYSDPGLAGVSLTGGLSYKEDTKELVVAKAGVYYVFFQLELRRVVAGEGSGSVSLALHLQPLRSAAGAAALALTVDLPPASSEARNSAFGFQGRLLHLSAGQRLGVHLHTEARARHAWQLTQGATVLGLFRVTPEIPAGLPSPRSE

Approximately 19 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Lyophilized powder.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20 mM Tris-HCl, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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