Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL), also known as tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 11 (TNFSF11), is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNFSF11 gene. This gene encodes a member of the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) cytokine family which is a ligand for osteoprotegerin and functions as a key factor for osteoclast differentiation and activation. It is mapped to chromosome13q14.11. Targeted disruption of the related gene in mice led to severe osteopetrosis and a lack of osteoclasts. The deficient mice exhibited defects in early differentiation of T and B lymphocytes, and failed to form lobulo-alveolar mammary structures during pregnancy. This gene may play an important role in enhanced bone-resorption in humoral hypercalcemia of malignancy.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids F141-D318 from the rat protein were used as the immunogen for the RANKL antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Reactivity
Mouse, Rat
Recombinant
No
Uniprot
Q9ESE2
Buffer
Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2.5% BSA and 0.025% sodium azide
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
Prior to reconstitution, store at 4°C. After reconstitution, the RANKL antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, ELISA
Dilution
Weste blot: 0.5-1ug/ml,ELISA: 0.1-0.5ug/ml (mouse protein tested); request BSA-free format for coating