The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the
TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor has been found to be
essential in mediating a broad variety of immune and inflammatory
responses including T cell-dependent immunoglobulin class
switching, memory B cell development, and germinal center
formation. AT-hook transcription factor AKNA is reported to
coordinately regulate the expression of this receptor and its
ligand, which may be important for homotypic cell interactions.
Adaptor protein TNFR2 interacts with this receptor and serves as a
mediator of the signal transduction. The interaction of this
receptor and its ligand is found to be necessary for
amyloid-beta-induced microglial activation, and thus is thought to
be an early event in Alzheimer disease pathogenesis. Two
alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene encoding
distinct isoforms have been reported.1) Rodriguez-Rodriguez, L., et al. J. Rheumatol. 37(10):2076-2080(2010)
Immunogen
This CD40 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 247-276 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human CD40.
Western blot analysis of lysate from human spleen tissue lysate, using CD40 Antibody at 1:1000.
Application
Western blot analysis in 293 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.