BAFF receptor is a recently identified molecule that specifically binds BLyS, a protein belonging to the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family, and is involved in survival and maturation of B cells.
Recent studies have demonstrated that mice defective in BAFF-R gene exhibit an altered profile of the B cell pool, a phenotype observed in BLyS knockout mice as well.
These features suggest that mutations in this gene may result in humoral immunodeficiency
B cell-activating factor (BAFF) enhances B-cell survival in vitro and is a regulator of the peripheral B-cell population.
Overexpression of Baff in mice results in mature B-cell hyperplasia and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Also, some SLE patients have increased levels of BAFF in serum.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher