Description

Fas (APO-1, CD95) is a 45 kDa cell surface protein that mediates apoptosis when cross-linked with agonistic anti-Fas antibodies or Fas ligand (FasL). Fas belongs to the TNF (tumor necrosis factor)/NGF (nerve growth factor) receptor family, and is expressed in various tissue and cells including the thymus, liver, ovary, and lung. FasL is a 40kDa TNF family membrane protein that induces apoptosis by binding to Fas, its cell-surface receptor. FasL is expressed on activated T and NK cells. Both Fas and FasL are thought to play an important role inthe apoptotic processes that take place during T cell development.

NOK-2 recognizes human FasL. It recognizes both the membrane bound (FasL) and soluble (sFasL) forms. L5178Y mouse T lymphoma cells expressing recombinant human FasL were used as immunogen. FasL and sFasL migrate at reduced molecular weights of 40 and 26 kDa, respectively. However, the molecular weights observed in a particular sample may vary according to FasL and sFasL glycosylation and breakdown patterns as described in Tanaka et al.

Format

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Preparation and Storage

Store undiluted at 4°C.This preparation contains no preservatives, thus it should be handled under aseptic conditions.The monoclonal antibody was purified from tissue culture supernatant or ascites by affinity chromatography.

Product Notices

1. Since applications vary, each investigator should titrate the reagent to obtain optimal results.
2. An isotype control should be used at the same concentration as the antibody of interest.
3. Please refer to www.bdbiosciences.com/pharmingen/protocols for technical protocols.