TRAF2 Antibody

TRAF2 Antibody: Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factors (TRAFs) were initially discovered as adaptor proteins that link the TNF receptor superfamily to signaling pathways and are thus important regulators of cell death and cellular response to stress. TRAF proteins share a homology region that allows them to bind to cell receptors and other TRAF proteins, causing the activation of different signal cascades depending on the TRAFs involved. For example, TRAF2 and TRAF3 directly bind to the CD40, a NF receptor superfamily member involved in inducing B cell immunity, and are critical for NF-κ B activation in mouse B lymphocytes. TRAF2 along with TRAF6 has also been shown to be required for CD40 signaling in nonhemopoietic cells. TRAF2 also interacts with the TRFR superfamily member lymphotoxin-beta receptor (LTbetaR) in association with TRAF3 and the apoptosis inhibitors cIAP1 and Smac.

TRAF2 antibody can be stored at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.

Arch RH, Gedrich RW, and Thompson CB. Tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factors (TRAFs) - a family of adaptor proteins that regulate life and death. Genes Dev.1998; 12:2821-30.

Grech AP, Amesbury M, Chan T, et al. TRAF2 differentially regulates the canonical and noncanonical pathways of NF-kappaB activation in mature B cells. Immunity2004; 21:629-42.

Davies CC, Mak TW, Young LS, et al. TRAF6 is required for TRAF2-dependent CD40 signal transduction in nonhemopoietic cells. Mol. Cell. Biol.2005; 25:9806-19.