96 Tests PN: B111377

Components:

45x Ab-conjugated beads (S4P2 - Human BCMA Ab-bead). PN: B113377A. One vial containing 100 µL of anti-human BCMA conjugated to AimPlex Bead S4P2.

25x Biotin-detection Ab (Human BCMA Biotin-dAb). PN: B113377B. One vial containing    100 µL of biotinylated anti- Human BCMA.

Lyophilized Standard Mix - Human BCMA. PN: B113377S. One vial containing lyophilized BCMA.

Application: Optimal antibody pair and antigen standard for assaying human Human CD269/BCMA/TNFRSF17. To be used in conjunction with the AimPlex NR Basic Kit (PN: P100001) and a diluent kit. Refer to the AimPlex Multiplex Immunoassay User Manual and kit inserts for the assay procedure.

Storage:  2-8 C in the dark.

Important: Sodium azide forms explosive compounds with heavy metals. These products contain <0.05% (w/w) azide which with repeated contact with lead and copper commonly found in plumbing drains may result in the buildup of shock sensitive compounds. Dispose in accordance with regulations from your institute.

For Research Use Only.  Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Assay Specifications:

  • Sample types: Cell culture supernatant, serum, plasma, bodily fluid and tissue/cell lysate

  • Sensitivity (LOD): < 20 pg/mL

  • Quantitation range:

  • LLOQ: < 40 pg/mL

  • ULOQ: > 15,000 pg/mL

  • Standard dose recovery: 70-130%

  • Intra-assay CV: < 10%

  • Inter-assay CV: < 20%

  • Sample volume: 15 µL/test

Description:

B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA or BCM), also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 17 (TNFRSF17) is a cytokine receptor preferentially expressed in mature B lymphocytes, and may be important for B cell development and autoimmune response. This receptor has been shown to specifically bind to the tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 13b (TNFSF13B/TALL-1/BAFF), and to lead to NF-kappaB and MAPK8/JNK activation. This receptor also binds to various TRAF family members, and thus may transduce signals for cell survival and proliferation. Diseases associated with TNFRSF17 include Common Variable Immunodeficiency and Cryptococcal Meningitis.

References:

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  2. Laabi Y, Gras MP, Brouet JC, Berger R, Larsen CJ, Tsapis A (Apr 1994). "The BCMA gene, preferentially expressed during B lymphoid maturation, is bidirectionally transcribed". Nucleic Acids Research. 22 (7): 1147–54. doi:10.1093/nar/22.7.1147. PMC 523635. PMID 8165126.

  3. Liu Y, Hong X, Kappler J, Jiang L, Zhang R, Xu L, Pan CH, Martin WE, Murphy RC, Shu HB, Dai S, Zhang G (May 2003). "Ligand-receptor binding revealed by the TNF family member TALL-1". Nature. 423 (6935): 49–56. doi:10.1038/nature01543. PMID 12721620.

  4. Shu HB, Johnson H (Aug 2000). "B cell maturation protein is a receptor for the tumor necrosis factor family member TALL-1". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 97 (16): 9156–61. doi:10.1073/pnas.160213497. PMC 16838. PMID 10908663.