RANK/TNFRSF11A Protein, Human, Recombinant (hFc Tag)

TNFRSF11A is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. In mouse, it is also known as CD265. TNFRSF11A contains 4 TNFR-Cys repeats and is widely expressed with high levels in skeletal muscle, thymus, liver, colon, small intestine and adrenal gland. It is an essential mediator for osteoclast and lymph node development. TNFRSF11A and its ligand are important regulators of the interaction between T cells and dendritic cells. It can interact with various TRAF family proteins, through which this receptor induces the activation of NF-kappa B and MAPK8/JNK. Defects in TNFRSF11A can cause familial expansile osteolysis (FEO) . FEO is a rare autosomal dominant bone disorder characterized by focal areas of increased bone remodeling. Defects in TNFRSF11A also can cause Paget disease of bone type 2 (PDB2) . PDB2 is a bone-remodeling disorder with clinical similarities to FEO. Defects in TNFRSF11A are the cause of osteopetrosis autosomal recessive type 7 which characterized by abnormally dense bone, due to defective resorption of immature bone.

CD265 Protein, Human; FEO Protein, Human; LOH18CR1 Protein, Human; ODFR Protein, Human; OFE Protein, Human; OPTB7 Protein, Human; OSTS Protein, Human; PDB2 Protein, Human; RANK Protein, Human; TNFRSF11A Protein, Human; TRANCER Protein, Human

Measured by its ability to inhibit TRANCE-induced osteoclast differentiation of RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The EDfor this effect is 3-16ng/mL in the presence of 5 ng/mL of TRANCE.

Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

The recombinant human TNFRSF11A/Fc comprises 421 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 46.8 kDa. The apparent molecular mass of the protein is approximately 53.3 kDa in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.

In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.