Source

Human OX40 Ligand, Fc Tag (H-OX40L-2) is expressed from human 293 cells (HEK293). It contains AA Gln 51 - Leu 183 (Accession # NP_003317).

Predicted N-terminus: Gly

Molecular Characterization

This protein carries a human IgG1 Fc tag at the N-terminus.

Endotoxin

Less than 0.01 EU/mg by the LAL method.

Purity

>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

ELISA ；

BIACORE (With our Research Grade Biosimilar Antibody products);

Formulation

Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in 50 mM Tris, 100 mM Glycine, pH7.5. Normally trehalose is added as protectant before lyophilization.

Reconstitution

Please see Certificate of Analysis for specific instructions.

For best performance, we strongly recommend you to follow the reconstitution protocol provided in the CoA.

Storage

For long term storage, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.

Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

No activity loss was observed after storage at:

4-8°C for 12 months in lyophilized state;

-70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background

Tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 4 (TNFSF4) is also known as glycoprotein Gp34, OX40 ligand (OX40L), TAX transcriptionally-activated glycoprotein 1 and CD252, which belongs to the tumor necrosis factor family. TNFSF4 is the ligand for CD134 and is expressed on such cells as DC2s (a subtype of dendritic cells) enabling amplification of Th2 cell differentiation. The interaction of TNFSF4-TNFSF4 is involved in the pathogenesis of multiple autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), carotid artery disease and cancer. Furthermore, similar to other TNF superfamily members, membrane-bound OX40 Ligand (TNFSF4) exists as a homotrimer. Human TNFSF4 shares 46% amino acid sequence identity with its mouse counterpart.

Reference

(1) Compaan D.M., et al., 2006, Structure 14:1321-1330.

(2) Maizels RM., et al., 2003, Nat. Rev. Immunol. 3 (9): 733–44.