| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 13C; B-cell maturation defect; B-cell-activating factor receptor; BAFF receptor; BAFF-R; BLyS receptor 3; CD268; Tnfrsf13c; Baffr; Bcmd; Br3 |
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| Host | |
| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human TRK fused gene/TFG recombinant protein (Position: D121-R400). |
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Overview
Anti-TRK fused gene/TFG Antibody Picoband® is an antibody reagent for detection of TFG (tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 13c). Researchers commonly use anti-TFG antibodies to measure relative expression and localization across biological samples, with assay selection guided by the listed applications (WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow, ELISA).
Boster Bio Anti-TRK fused gene/TFG Antibody Picoband® catalog # A02870-3. Tested in ELISA, IF, IHC, ICC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human, 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
- Target: TFG (tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 13c). Alternative names: Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 13C; B-cell maturation defect; B-cell-activating factor receptor; BAFF receptor; BAFF-R; BLyS receptor 3; CD268; Tnfrsf13c; Baffr; Bcmd; Br3
- Antibody format: Polyclonal; Rabbit IgG
- Species context: Host: Rabbit, Reactivity: Human,Mouse,Rat
- Purification: Immunogen affinity purified.
- Immunogen: E.coli-derived human TRK fused gene/TFG recombinant protein (Position: D121-R400).
- Molecular weight context: observed 60 kDa (reported)
- Provided application(s): WB, IHC, IF, ICC, Flow, ELISA
These attributes help contextualize how the antibody is commonly selected (host/clonality/isotype/label) and how signals are interpreted across sample types and assay formats.
Biological background
Function: B-cell receptor specific for TNFSF13B/TALL1/BAFF/BLyS. Promotes the survival of mature B-cells and the B-cell response.
Cellular localization: Membrane; Single-pass type III membrane protein.
Tissue details: Highly expressed in spleen and testis; detected at lower levels in lung and thymus.
Background: Protein TFG is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TFG gene. There are several documented fusion oncoproteins encoded partially by this gene. This gene also participates in several oncogenic rearrangements resulting in anaplastic lymphoma and mixoid chondrosarcoma, and may play a role in the NF-kappaB pathway. Multiple transcript variants have been found for this gene.
Cross reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
Research relevance and current trends
- Quantitative and spatial profiling: expression patterns are increasingly studied across cell states using multiplex imaging and omics-informed validation.
- Isoforms and post-translational modifications: researchers often evaluate how isoform composition and PTMs can shift apparent molecular weight or localization.
- Context-aware interpretation: comparative studies commonly include perturbations (stimulation, inhibition, genetic models) to relate target changes to pathway behavior.
Common research applications
- Western blot (WB): compare relative target abundance and apparent size shifts (e.g., isoforms/PTMs) across conditions.
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC): assess distribution across tissue compartments and compare staining patterns between groups.
- Immunofluorescence / ICC: evaluate subcellular localization and co-localization with compartment markers.
- Flow cytometry: quantify target-positive populations and compare shifts after stimulation or differentiation.
Across these uses, researchers typically interpret changes in signal as relative differences between matched sample groups, considering sample preparation and biological context.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Apparent molecular weight can vary due to isoforms, proteolysis, glycosylation, phosphorylation, and sample preparation differences.
- Species reactivity and epitope conservation can influence observed signal patterns, especially in cross-species studies.
- Control concepts: include appropriate negative controls (e.g., isotype controls where relevant) and, when feasible, genetic or orthogonal controls (KO/KD, peptide competition, or independent assays) to support interpretation.
For antibody reagents, monoclonal antibodies are often chosen for epitope consistency across lots, while polyclonals may recognize multiple epitopes and can show different background characteristics depending on context.
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