TACI produced in Sf9 Insect cells is a single, glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 407 amino acids (1-165a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 45.8kDa (Molecular size on SDS-PAGE will appear at approximately 25-50kDa). TACI is expressed with a 242 amino acid hIgG-His tag at C-Terminus and purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques. |
TNFRSF13B is a transmembrane protein predominantly found on the surface of B cells . The human recombinant version of this protein, expressed in Sf9 insect cells, is a soluble 159 amino acid polypeptide with a molecular weight of approximately 17.8 kDa . The protein comprises the TNFR homologous, cysteine-rich extracellular domain of the TACI protein .
TACI interacts with three ligands: APRIL (A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand), BAFF (B-cell Activating Factor), and CAML (Calcium-Modulator and Cyclophilin Ligand) . These interactions are essential for various immune responses, including:
Mutations or defects in the TNFRSF13B gene can lead to immune system disorders. For instance, TACI mutations have been associated with Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Selective IgA Deficiency (IGAD) . These conditions result in impaired antibody production and increased susceptibility to infections.