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GF318 BAFF, Human Recombinant
Animal Free

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GF318
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Overview

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Key Specifications Table

SourcePurity
Protein is expressed in E.coli.
The protein is manufactured without the use of any animal products/reagents and is considered Animal-Free and can be used in protocols where possible transmisson of animal viruses and contamination must be avoided.
Product endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1 EU/μg).
Description
Catalogue NumberGF318
DescriptionBAFF, Human Recombinant
Animal Free
Alternate Names
  • B-cell Activation Factor
  • TALL-1
  • THANK
  • BLyS
Background InformationBAFF, a member of the TNF superfamily of ligands, is expressed in T cells, macrophages, monocytes and
dendritic cells. BAFF is involved in stimulation of B and T cell function, and is an important survival and maturation factor for peripheral B cells. BAFF signals through three different TNF receptors TACI, BCMA and BAFF-R.
Recombinant human soluble BAFF is a 152 amino acid polypeptide (17.0 kDa), which contains the TNF-like portion of the extracellular domain of BAFF.
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Product Information
PresentationProduct is presented in 20 mM Tris, pH 8.0 + 215mM NaCl and is filtered through a 0.2 micron filter before lyophilization.
Quality LevelMQ100
Applications
Biological Information
PurityProduct endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1 EU/μg).
SourceProtein is expressed in E.coli.
The protein is manufactured without the use of any animal products/reagents and is considered Animal-Free and can be used in protocols where possible transmisson of animal viruses and contamination must be avoided.
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Physicochemical Information
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Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Quality AssuranceBioactivity assay: Determined by a mouse splenocyte
survival assay. The expected ED50 for this effect is 0.5-2.0
μg/ml.
Usage Statement
  • Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.
Storage and Shipping Information
Storage ConditionsStore at -20°C for up to 4 months from date of receipt Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein and store in working aliquots at -20°C.
Packaging Information
Material Size20µg
Transport Information
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Global Trade Item Number
Catalog Number GTIN
GF318 04053252979583

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Life Science Research > Proteins and Enzymes > Cytokines & Growth Factors
Life Science Research > Cell Culture and Systems > Cell Culture Media and Supplements > Cell Culture Supplements > Cytokines & Growth Factors