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Questions? Please consult our answers to frequently asked questions at http://www.ebioscience.com/faq. DescriptionThe 1D6 monoclonal antibody reacts with human BLyS (B lymphocyte stimulator), also known as BAFF (B cell activating factor from the TNF family), TALL-1 (TNF and apoptosis leukocyte-expressed ligand-1), THANK (TNF homologue that activates apoptosis, nuclear factor KappaB and c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase) and zTNF4. BLyS, a member of the TNF family, is a type II membrane protein that exists in both membrane-bound and soluble forms. Expression of membrane-bound BLyS on monocytes lineage is regulated by IFN-γ. BLyS acts as a potent B cell growth factor and costimulator of Ig production. BLyS transgenic mice develop severe B cell hyperplasia and autoimmune lupus-like disease characterized by the presence of autoantibodies against nuclear antigens and immune complexes deposited in the kidney. Data from animal models imply a role for BLyS in human autoimmune diseases. To date BCMA, TACI and BR3 have been identified as receptors for BLyS. APRIL, another TNF family member, and BLyS can form active heterotrimeric molecules when coexpressed and these circulating heterotrimers are present in serum samples from patients with systemic immune-based rheumatic diseases. Furthermore, it has been reported that BLyS and APRIL, share BCMA and TACI as their receptors. Applications ReportedFor research use only, not for diagnostic or therapeutic use. The 1D6 antibody has been reported for use in flow cytometric analysis, immunoblotting (WB), and immunohistochemical staining. Applications TestedThe 1D6 antibody has been tested by flow cytometric analysis of human BLlyS transfected cells. This can be used at less than or equal to 1 μg per million cells in a 100 μl total staining volume. It is recommended that the antibody be carefully titrated for optimal performance in the assay of interest. References
Kayagaki, N., M. Yan, et al. 2002. BAFF/BLyS receptor 3 binds the B cell survival factor BAFF ligand through a discrete surface loop and promotes processing of NF-kappaB2. Immunity 17(4): 515-24. Roschke, V., S. Sosnovtseva, et al. 2002. BLyS and APRIL form biologically active heterotrimers that are expressed in patients with systemic immune-based rheumatic diseases. J Immunol 169(8): 4314-21. Hsu, B. L., S. M. Harless, et al. 2002. Cutting edge: BLyS enables survival of transitional and mature B cells through distinct mediators. J Immunol 168(12): 5993-6. Yan, M., J. R. Brady, et al. 2001. Identification of a novel receptor for B lymphocyte stimulator that is mutated in a mouse strain with severe B cell deficiency. Curr Biol 11(19): 1547-52. Hase H, Kanno Y, Kojima M, Hasegawa K, Sakurai D, Kojima H, Tsuchiya N, Tokunaga K, Masawa N, Azuma M, Okumura K, Kobata T. 2004. BAFF/BLyS can potentiate B-cell selection with the B-cell coreceptor complex. Blood. 103(6):2257-65. Related ProductsCat. 11-4011 FITC Anti-Mouse IgG Cat. 13-4013 Biotin Anti-Mouse IgG (clone Polyclonal) Cat. 11-4317 Streptavidin-FITC (Fluorescein isothiocyanate) Cat. 12-4317 Streptavidin-PE (Phycoerythrin) Cat. 17-4317 Streptavidin Allophycocyanin (SA-APC) Cat. 14-4714 Affinity Purified Mouse IgG1, K Isotype Control Cat. 18-8877 See Catalog # 18-8817 for an alternative product: Mouse TrueBlot™: Horseradish Peroxidase (HRP) anti-mouse IgG |
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