DR5 (Apo2, Trail-R2, TRAIL Receptor2, Trick2, Killer, Death Receptor5, CD262, KILLER, KILLER/DR5, TNFRSF10B, TRANCE-R, TRICKB, Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 10b, ZTNFR9)

Pab

Blue Ice

Affinity Purified

30021010

Apoptosis in mammalian cells can be initiated through two major interrelated pathways, one involving engagement of the TNF family of death receptors, the other involving the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria. Unlike other members of the TNF ligand family, TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) preferentially induces apoptosis in tumor cell lines, but not in normal cells, suggesting that TRAIL could potentially represent a powerful cancer therapeutic. Recent experiments have revealed that one of the key regulators of TRAIL expression in lymphocytes is the NF-kappa B transcription factors. Several TRAIL receptors have been identified: two of these receptors TRAIL-R1/DR4 and TRAIL-R2/DR5 contain cytoplasmic death domains and signal apoptosis, while two other decoy receptors, TRAIL-R3/DcR1 and TRAIL-R4/DcR2 lack a functional death domain and do not mediate apoptosis.

Applications:
Western Blot: Use at 1:500 to 1:1000 dilution. However, the investigator should determine the optimal dilution for a specific application such as immunohistochemistry.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and add glycerol (40-50%). Store at -20°C or colder. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.