CD40 is composed of an extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and a cytoplasmic tail. The extracellular domain is responsible for binding to CD40L, which is expressed on activated T cells and platelets . The interaction between CD40 and CD40L plays a crucial role in the activation of both innate and adaptive immune responses .
The CD40/CD40L interaction is essential for various immune functions, including:
Recombinant CD40 (Mouse) is a laboratory-produced version of the mouse CD40 protein. It is typically expressed in Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells to ensure proper folding and post-translational modifications . The recombinant protein is used in various research applications to study the CD40/CD40L interaction and its effects on immune responses.
Recombinant CD40 (Mouse) is widely used in immunological research to: