Description
Predicted to enable cytokine activity; identical protein binding activity; and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily binding activity. Involved in several processes, including positive regulation of bone resorption; positive regulation of osteoclast differentiation; and response to immobilization stress. Predicted to be located in extracellular space and plasma membrane. Predicted to be integral component of membrane. Biomarker of mucopolysaccharidosis VI and myocarditis. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal recessive osteopetrosis 2 and osteoporosis. Orthologous to human TNFSF11 (TNF superfamily member 11).
Bio-activity
Measured by its ability to induce osteoclast differentiation of RAW 264.7 mouse monocyte/macrophage cells. The ED50 for this effect is 2.5-15 ng/mL in the presence of 2.5 μg/mL of a cross-linking antibody, Mouse Anti-polyHistidine Monoclonal Antibody.
Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 centigrade as supplied.
1 month, 2 to 8 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
3 months, -20 to -70 centigrade under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
