RecombinantFasR, Human

Fas Receptor and Fas Ligand (FasL) belong to the TNF superfamily and are type I and type II transmembrane proteins, respectively. Binding of FasL to Fas triggers apoptosis in Fas-bearing cells. The mechanism of apoptosis involves recruitment of pro-caspase 8 through an adaptor molecule called FADD followed by processing of the pro-enzyme to active forms. These active caspases then cleave various cellular substrates leading to the eventual cell death. sFasR is capable of inhibiting FasL-induced apoptosis by acting as a decoy receptor that serves as a sink for FasL.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9000-83-3

Endotoxin

< 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

ED50 <0.4 μg/ml, measured by its ability to inhibit the cytotoxicity of Jurkat cells in the presence of 20ng/ml of human Fas Ligand.

Reconstitution

Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml.

Molecular Weight

17~29 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Storage Conditions

Lyophilized recombinant Human Fas Receptor remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, Human Fas Receptor should be stable up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 2 months at -20°C.