TRAIL is a cytotoxic protein, which activates rapid apoptosis in tumor cells, but not in normal cells. TRAIL induced apoptosis is achieved through binding to two death-signaling receptors, DR4 and DR5. These receptors belong to the TNFR superfamily of transmembrane proteins and contain a cytoplasmic �death domain�, which activates the cell's apoptotic machinery. Recombinant murine soluble TRAIL is a 174aa polypeptide, 20kD, consisting of the TNF homologous portion of the extracellular domain of the full length TRAIL protein.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to mouse TRAIL, expressed in E.coli.
Biological Activity:
Determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of MIP-2 production by mouse spleen cells using a concentration range of 10-100ng/ml.
Endotoxin:
<0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug)
AA Sequence:
MRGGRPQKVA AHITGITRRS NSALIPISKD GKTLGQKIES WESSRKGHSF LNHVLFRNGE LVIEQEGLYY IYSQTYFRFQ EAEDASKMVS KDKVRTKQLV QYIYKYTSYP DPIVLMKSAR NSCWSRDAEY GLYSIYQGGL FELKKNDRIF VSVTNEHLMD LDQEASFFGA FLIN
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.