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| Alternative Names | CD40 ligand; CD40-L; T-cell antigen Gp39; TNF-related activation protein; TRAP; Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 5; CD154; CD40LG; CD40L; TNFSF5; TRAP |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TRAP/CD40L/CD40LG recombinant protein (Position: E76-H249). |
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Overview
Anti-TRAP/CD40L/CD40LG Antibody Picoband® is an antibody for CD40LG detection raised in Rabbit (Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG), with reported reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat. Commonly used in WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA workflows.
Key elements and design rationale
- Target: CD40LG (CD40 ligand); UniProt: P29965
- Antibody format: Rabbit, Polyclonal, Rabbit IgG
- Molecular weight: 36 kDa
- Applications: WB, IHC, Flow Cytometry, ELISA
Vendor description (summary): Boster Bio Anti-TRAP/CD40L/CD40LG Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01114-4.
Biological background
Biological context: Cytokine that binds to CD40/TNFRSF5. Costimulates T-cell proliferation and cytokine production. Its cross-linking on T-cells generates a costimulatory signal which enhances the production of IL4 and IL10 in conjunction with the TCR/CD3 ligation and CD28 costimulation. Induces the activation of NF-kappa-B and kinases MAPK8 and PAK2 in T-cells. Induces tyrosine phosphorylation of isoform 3 of CD28. Mediates B-cell proliferation in the absence of co-stimulus as well as IgE production in the presence of IL4. Involved in immunoglobulin class switching (By similarity). Release of soluble CD40L from platelets is partially regulated by GP IIb/IIIa, actin polymerization, and a matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) inhibitor-sensitive pathway.
Expression and localization notes: cellular localization: Cell membrane. Single-pass type II membrane protein. Cell surface. Secreted., tissue context: Specifically expressed on activated CD4+ T-lymphocytes..
Common research applications
- Western blotting (WB): Compare CD40LG levels across samples and conditions using appropriate loading and biological controls.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Evaluate spatial distribution of CD40LG in tissue sections, considering fixation and antigen retrieval effects.
- Flow cytometry: Quantify CD40LG-positive populations in single-cell suspensions with appropriate gating and controls.
- ELISA: Use antibody-based detection formats to assess antigen presence or binding in plate-based assays.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Account for isoforms, post-translational modifications, and sample-specific processing that can shift apparent molecular weight or epitope accessibility.
- Use positive/negative biological controls where possible (e.g., known-expressing cells/tissues, knockdown/knockout models) and include appropriate secondary-only/isotype controls for imaging workflows.
Additional product notes (from provided fields)
- Background: CD40 ligand (CD40L) is a type II membrane protein of 261 amino acids on activated T cells that induces B cell proliferation and immunoglobulin secretion. It has homology with tumour necrosis factor-alpha and -beta, and has important functions in B-cell activation and differentiation. Human CD40L with 5 exons, is mapped to the proximal region of the mouse X chromosome on Xq26.3-27.1, and can be detected on T cells but is absent from B cells and monocytes. Since CD40L is expressed on platelets and released from them on activation, its predictive value as a marker for clinical outcome and the therapeutic effect of inhibition of glycoprotein IIb /IIIa receptor in patients with acute coronary syndromes was investigated. The soluble CD40L may be involved in the process of restenosis and that it exerts its effect by triggering a complex group of inflammatory reactions on endothelial and mononuclear cells.CD40L plays a central role in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, and has a role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery lesions.
- Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Cellular localization: Cell membrane. Single-pass type II membrane protein. Cell surface. Secreted.
- Tissue details: Specifically expressed on activated CD4+ T-lymphocytes.
- Research category: Adaptive Immunity,Atherosclerosis,Cardiovascular,Cytokines,Immunoglobulins,Immunology,Innate Immunity,Platelets,T Cells,TNF Superfamily,Vascular Inflammation
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