RANkL (Receptor Activator Of Nuclear Factor Kappa B Ligand, CD254, TNFSF11, ODF, OPGL, TRANCE, HRANKL2, SOdf, Tumor Necrosis Factor(ligand)superfamily Member 11, TNF-related activation-induced cytokine)

Antibodies / Antibodies-RANK

-20°C

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4, 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol.

Recombinant protein corresponding to Glu106-Met240 of rat RANkL, fused to two N-terminal Tags, His-Tag and T7-tag, expressed in E. coli.

RANKL a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine family which is a ligand for osteoprotegerin and functions as a key factor for osteoclast differentiation and activation. This protein was shown to be a dentritic cell survival factor and is involved in the regulation of T cell-dependent immune response. T cell activation was reported to induce expression of this gene and lead to an increase of osteoclastogenesis and bone loss. This protein was shown to activate antiapoptotic kinase AKT/PKB through a signaling complex involving SRC kinase and tumor necrosis factor receptor-associated factor (TRAF) 6, which indicated this protein may have a role in the regulation of cell apoptosis. Targeted disruption of the related gene in mice led to severe osteopetrosis and a lack of osteoclasts.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:100-1:5000
Western Blot: 1:50-400
Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500
Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100
Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.