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| Alternative names | CD40 molecule ;CD40 molecule, TNF receptor superfamily member 5 ;Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 5, isoform CRA_a ;Cd40 ;Tnfrsf5 ;rCG_32260 ; |
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| Immunogen | E. coli-derived rat CD40 recombinant protein (Position: V24-R193). |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of Cd40 in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-CD40/Cd40 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A00068-1. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Mouse, Rat. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E. coli-derived rat CD40 recombinant protein (Position: V24-R193). (reported region: V24-R193).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 36 kDa; calculated MW: 31801 MW
- Reactivity: Mouse,Rat
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
CD40 molecule. This CD40 gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. The encoded protein is a receptor on antigen-presenting cells of the immune system and is essential for mediating a broad variety of immune and inflammatory responses including T cell-dependent immunoglobulin class switching, memory B cell development, and germinal center formation. AT-hook transcription factor AKNA is reported to coordinately regulate the expression of this receptor and its ligand, which may be important for homotypic cell interactions. Adaptor protein TNFR2 interacts with this receptor and serves as a mediator of the signal transduction. The interaction of this receptor and its ligand is found to be necessary for amyloid-beta-induced microglial activation, and thus is thought to be an early event in Alzheimer disease pathogenesis. Mutations affecting this gene are the cause of autosomal recessive hyper-IgM immunodeficiency type 3 (HIGM3). Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding distinct isoforms have been reported.
Research relevance and current trends
- Adaptive Immunity: Researchers commonly examine how Cd40 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Atherosclerosis: Researchers commonly examine how Cd40 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- B Cells: Researchers commonly examine how Cd40 relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative Cd40 levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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