RANKL/TNFSF11 Protein, Mouse (CHO, His)

RANKL/TNFSF11 Protein, Mouse (CHO) is a TNF-related activation-induced cytokine produced in CHO. Mouse and human RANK Ligand share 85% amino acid identity. RANK L/TNFSF11 Protein, Mouse (CHO, His) induces the activation of the c-jun N terminal kinase, enhances T cell growth and dendritic cell function, induces osteoclastogenesis, and lymph node organogenesis.

Receptor activator of NF-κB ligand (RANKL), its cellular receptor, receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK), and the decoy receptor osteoprotegerin (OPG) constitute a novel cytokine system. RANKL produced by osteoblastic lineage cells and activated T lymphocytes is the essential factor for osteoclast formation, fusion, activation, and survival, thus resulting in bone resorption and bone loss. RANKL activates its specific receptor, RANK located on osteoclasts and dendritic cells, and its signaling cascade involves stimulation of the c-jun, NF-κB, and serine/threonine kinase PKB/Akt pathways^[1].

Measured by its ability to induce osteoclast differentiation of RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The ED₅₀ is 0.2397 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of 4.172 × 10⁶ units/mg.

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  Measured by its ability to induce osteoclast differentiation of RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The ED₅₀ is <0.2397 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of >4.172 × 10⁶ units/mg.

Mouse

CHO

C-6*His

O35235 (R72-D316)

21943  [NCBI]

RAQMDPNRISEDSTHCFYRILRLHENADLQDSTLESEDTLPDSCRRMKQAFQGAVQKELQHIVGPQRFSGAPAMMEGSWLDVAQRGKPEAQPFAHLTINAASIPSGSHKVTLSSWYHDRGWAKISNMTLSNGKLRVNQDGFYYLYANICFRHHETSGSVPTDYLQLMVYVVKTSIKIPSSHNLMKGGSTKNWSGNSEFHFYSINVGGFFKLRAGEEISIQVSNPSLLDPDQDATYFGAFKVQDID

Approximately 34.5 kDa

Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

Lyophilized powder.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20 mM PB, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.8.

<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.