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SRP3010

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BCMA human

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

B-Cell Maturation Antigen, BCM, TNFRSF17

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

mol wt

5.3 kDa

packaging

pkg of 20 μg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

<0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested

UniProt accession no.

Q02223

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... TNFRSF17(608)

General description

B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) or tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 17(TNFRSF17), a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor superfamily, binds to B-cell–activating factor (BAFF) and a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL). BCMA is expressed on mature B-cells and other B-cell lines. The human BCMA gene codes for a 184 amino acid type I transmembrane protein, which contains a 54 amino acid extracellular domain, a 23 amino acid transmembrane domain, and a 107 amino acid cytoplasmic domain. Recombinant soluble human BCMA is a 50 amino acid polypeptide (5.3kDa) comprising the TNFR homologous region of the BCMA protein.

Biochem/physiol Actions

B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) or tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 17 (TNFRSF17) plays an important role in B cell development, function and regulation. BCMA also has the capability to activate nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB), janus kinase (JNK) and mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs). The protein is expressed in certain cancers like glioblastoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma and multiple myeloma. It has a role in the maintenance of survival of long-lived plasma cells in bone marrow.

Sequence

AGQCSQNEYF DSLLHACIPC QLRCSSNTPP LTCQRYCNAS VTNSVKGTNA

Physical form

Lyophilized with no additives.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

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JAN Code

SRP3010-VAR:
SRP3010-BULK:
SRP3010-20UG:

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B cell maturation antigen, the receptor for a proliferation-inducing ligand and B cell-activating factor of the TNF family, induces antigen presentation in B cells.
Yang M
Journal of Immunology, 175(5), 2814-2824 (2005)
Christine M Coquery et al.
Critical reviews in immunology, 32(4), 287-305 (2012-12-15)
B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) is a tumor necrosis family receptor (TNFR) member that is predominantly expressed on terminally differentiated B cells and, upon binding to its ligands B cell activator of the TNF family (BAFF) and a proliferation inducing
P Rennert et al.
The Journal of experimental medicine, 192(11), 1677-1684 (2000-12-06)
A proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) is a ligand of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family that stimulates tumor cell growth in vitro and in vivo. Expression of APRIL is highly upregulated in many tumors including colon and prostate carcinomas. Here we
Han-Wen Huang et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(27), 10928-10933 (2013-06-19)
Glycosylation, an important posttranslational modification process, can modulate the structure and function of proteins, but its effect on the properties of plasma cells is largely unknown. In this study, we identified a panel of glycoproteins by click reaction with alkynyl
G Yu et al.
Nature immunology, 1(3), 252-256 (2001-03-23)
We report that the tumor neurosis factor homolog APRIL (a proliferation-inducing ligand) stimulates in vitro proliferation of primary B and T cells and increases spleen weight due to accumulation of B cells in vivo. APRIL functions via binding to BCMA
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