Canine CD40LG Recombinant Protein; CD40 Ligand

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Yeast

Lyophilized

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Description: CD40 Ligand (CD40LG) is a transmembrane protein that is a member of the TNF superfamily. In addition to existing in a membrane bound form, CD40LG can also be released as a soluble molecule (sCD40LG), which has been shown to have biological functions.CD40 interacts with CD40 ligand (aka CD40LG, TNFSF5 or CD154), which is predominantly expressed on activated CD4+ T-cells. Canine CD40 Ligand Recombinant Protein is purified CD40LG produced in yeast.

Background: CD40 Ligand (CD40LG) is a transmembrane protein that is a member of the TNF superfamily. In addition to existing in a membrane bound form, CD40LG can also be released as a soluble molecule (sCD40LG), which has been shown to have biological functions. CD40 interacts with CD40 ligand (aka CD40LG, TNFSF5 or CD154), which is predominantly expressed on activated CD4+ T-cells. CD40LG is transiently expressed on activated T-cells and plays a crucial role in B-cell function. Activated T-cells expressing CD40LG can also interact with CD40 on endothelial cells to induce production of inflammatory cytokines. The transient expression of CD40LG allows T-cells to stimulate selected CD40-bearing cells to participate in the immune response. Increased levels of sCD40LG have been measured in patients with SLE, RA, inflammatory bowel diseases, systemic sclerosis, and Sjogren's syndrome. In culture, swine sCD40LG was shown to promote the maturation and activation of swine monocyte derived Dendritic cells.

Recombinant Proteins; ELISA Standards

The Canine CD40LG protein can be used in cell culture, as an ELISA Standard, and as a Western Blot Control.

15.8 kDa

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CD40L_HUMAN

The protein encoded by this gene is expressed on the surface of T cells. It regulates B cell function by engaging CD40 on the B cell surface. A defect in this gene results in an inability to undergo immunoglobulin class switch and is associated with hyper-IgM syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

CD40LG: Mediates B-cell proliferation in the absence of co- stimulus as well as IgE production in the presence of IL-4. Involved in immunoglobulin class switching. Defects in CD40LG are the cause of X-linked immunodeficiency with hyper-IgM type 1 (HIGM1); also known as X-linked hyper IgM syndrome (XHIM). HIGM1 is an immunoglobulin isotype switch defect characterized by elevated concentrations of serum IgM and decreased amounts of all other isotypes. Affected males present at an early age (usually within the first year of life) recurrent bacterial and opportunistic infections, including Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and intractable diarrhea due to cryptosporidium infection. Despite substitution treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin, the overall prognosis is rather poor, with a death rate of about 10% before adolescence. Belongs to the tumor necrosis factor family.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral; Cell adhesion

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: Xq26

Cellular Component: extracellular space; integral to plasma membrane; integral to membrane; plasma membrane; external side of plasma membrane

Molecular Function: CD40 receptor binding; cytokine activity; tumor necrosis factor receptor binding

Biological Process: B cell proliferation; platelet activation; leukocyte adhesion; regulation of immune response; positive regulation of interleukin-12 production; immunoglobulin secretion; B cell differentiation; isotype switching; inflammatory response; regulation of immunoglobulin secretion; negative regulation of apoptosis

Disease: Immunodeficiency With Hyper-igm, Type 1

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