BAFFR/TNFRSF13C Protein, Rat (HEK293, Fc)

BAFF Receptor (B-cell activating factor receptor, BAFF-R), also known as TNFRSF13C and BR3, is a membrane protein of the TNF receptor superfamily which recognizes BAFF. BAFF Receptor is the crucial receptor for B-cell survival and also is a potent costimulator of both B and T cell activation^[1]. BAFFR/TNFRSF13C Protein, Rat (HEK293, Fc) is a recombinant protein with a C-Terminal hFC label, It consists of 62 amino acids (S10-A71) and is produced in HEK293 cells.

BAFF Receptor is expressed on all B cells (except plasma cells), including immature, transitional, mature, memory, and germinal center B cells, as well as on plasma cells^[2], while BAFF-R is also expressed on follicular helper T cells (TFH)^[3].
The amino acid sequence of human BAFF Receptor protein has low homology for mouse and rat BAFF Receptor protein.
BAFF Receptor binds to BAFF and recruits TNF receptor-associated factor 3 (TRAF-3) and TRAF-2 to the intracellular domain of BAFF-R molecules. The binding of TRAF3 to the BAFF-R reverses the inhibitory effect of unbound/cytoplasmic TRAF3 on the alternative NF-κB2 signaling pathway. It releases NF-κB-inducing kinase (NIK), which phosphorylates inhibitor of κB kinase 1 (IKK1) leading to activation of non-canonical NF-κB. BAFF-R signaling is critical for peripheral B cell survival and differentiation, germinal center formation, plasma cell survival, and IgG and IgE class switching^[2].
BAFF Receptor binds to BAFF mediates B-cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation, and involves in the formation of GCs in secondary follicles in murine models and tertiary lymphoid structures in autoimmune diseases^[3]. BAFF/BAFF-R signaling is crucial for primary B cell survival, differentiation and homeostasis^[4]. A/WySnJ mice expressing a defective BAFF-R have disrupted B cell maturation, similar to that seen in BAFF-deficient mice^[5].

Rat

HEK293

C-hFc

D4A281 (S10-A71)

500910  [NCBI]

Approximately 42 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

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