Rabbit polyclonal antibody to CD40CD40 is a type I membrane protein found on the surface of B cells and primary carcinomas. It belongs to the TNF-R family. CD40 serves as the receptor for CD40 ligand (CD40L), a cytokine expressed on the cell surface of T cells. CD40 plays a critical role in B cell proliferation, antibody class switching, modulation of apoptosis in the germinal center through interaction with T cells expressing CD40L, and activation of CD4+ T cells. In non-hemopoitic cells such as epidermal basal cells, CD40 ligation serves as the signal for inhibition of cell growth and induction of differentiation. The cytoplasmic domain of CD40 interacts with TRAF6, a TNFR associated factor homolog that mediates signaling from CD40. Ligation of CD40 with its ligand preferentially induces stress-activated protein kinases in B lymphocytes.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WB
Western blotting (0.5-4 µg/ml). However, the optimal conditions should be determined individually.:
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseMonkeyPigRat
Concentration
0.2mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Gene Synonyms
CD40 CDW40 TNFRSF5 p50 MGC9013 Bp50
Target
CD40
Tissue Specificity
This antibody is specific for CD40.
Application
Application
Western blot analysis of CD40 expression in rat kidney tissue lysate.
Application Notes
Western blotting (0.5-4 µg/ml). However, the optimal conditions should be determined individually.:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use. Stored at -20 °C for future use.