Recombinant human BCMA protein (Active) (ab243796)
Key features and details
- Expression system: Escherichia coli
- Purity: > 98% SDS-PAGE
- Endotoxin level:
- Active: Yes
- Suitable for: Functional Studies, HPLC, SDS-PAGE
Preparation and Storage
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Alternative names
- B cell maturation antigen
- B cell maturation factor
- B cell maturation protein
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Function
Receptor for TNFSF13B/BLyS/BAFF and TNFSF13/APRIL. Promotes B-cell survival and plays a role in the regulation of humoral immunity. Activates NF-kappa-B and JNK. -
Tissue specificity
Expressed in mature B-cells, but not in T-cells or monocytes. -
Involvement in disease
Note=A chromosomal aberration involving TNFRSF17 is found in a form of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL). Translocation t(4;16)(q26;p13) with IL2. -
Sequence similarities
Contains 1 TNFR-Cys repeat. -
Cellular localization
Cell membrane. Endomembrane system. Perinuclear Golgi-like structures. - Information by UniProt