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BCMA/TNFRSF17 Antibody (Vicky-1) [FITC]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP1-97637F

Clone Vicky-1 was used by HLDA to establish CD designation.
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NBP1-97637F

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Human

Applications

ELISA, Flow Cytometry, Functional, Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot

Label

FITC (Excitation = 495 nm, Emission = 519 nm)

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Rat IgG1 Clone # Vicky-1

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Specifications

Immunogen

Recombinant human BCMA extracellular domain (aa 2-54).

Reactivity Notes

Does not cross-react with Mouse BCMA.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Rat

Isotype

IgG1

Applications for BCMA/TNFRSF17 Antibody (Vicky-1) [FITC]

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Flow Cytometry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Functional

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Immunohistochemistry

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Western Blot

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein G purified

Formulation

PBS

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: BCMA/TNFRSF17

B cell maturation antigen (BCMA), also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 17 (TNFRSF17), is a type III transmembrane glycoprotein that plays a role in B cell maturation and differentiation into plasma cells and is a therapeutic target for treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) (1,2). BMCA is synthesized as a protein of 184 amino acids (aa) in length with a theoretical molecular weight of 20.2 kDa consisting of an extracellular N-terminus containing 6 cysteine residues, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular tumor necrosis factor (TRAF) binding domain (1). BCMA is functionally similar to two other TNFR superfamily members, B cell activation factor receptor (BAFF-R) and transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor (TACI) (1,2). BCMA is primarily expressed on plasmablasts, plasma cells, and late-stage B cells (1,2).

BCMA has two agonistic ligands: BAFF and a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) (1,2). APRIL has higher affinity for BCMA than BAFF and the binding is mediated by CD138/syndeclin-1 (2,3). Activation of BCMA promotes the growth and survival of plasma cells, or MM cells in disease, through several signaling pathways such as NFkappaB, MEK/ERK, AKT, JNK, and p38 (1,2). In MM cells the BCMA activation and downstream signaling cascade functions to upregulate antiapoptotic proteins including Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, and Mcl-1 and protect the cells against therapeutic agents like dexamethasone (2,3).

Given its specific expression on plasma cells but not memory B cells, naive B cells, or hematopoietic stem cells, BCMA has garnered much interest as a therapeutic target for the treatment of MM (1-4). Current BCMA-targeted immunotherapy strategies include antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells, bispecific T cell engager (BiTE), and bispecific/trispecific antibodies (1-4). CAR T cell therapy in particular has demonstrated promising clinical results (2,4). Still, more research needs to be done to improve the efficacy and risk of relapse following CAR T cell therapy and may also include targeting additional antigens in combination with BCMA or utilizing pharmacological agents to increase antigen density (4).

References

1. Yu, B., Jiang, T., & Liu, D. (2020). BCMA-targeted immunotherapy for multiple myeloma. Journal of hematology & oncology, 13(1), 125. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-020-00962-7

2. Cho, S. F., Anderson, K. C., & Tai, Y. T. (2018). Targeting B Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA) in Multiple Myeloma: Potential Uses of BCMA-Based Immunotherapy. Frontiers in immunology, 9, 1821. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2018.01821

3. Dalla Palma, B., Marchica, V., Catarozzo, M. T., Giuliani, N., & Accardi, F. (2020). Monoclonal and Bispecific Anti-BCMA Antibodies in Multiple Myeloma. Journal of clinical medicine, 9(9), 3022. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm9093022

4. Mikkilineni, L., & Kochenderfer, J. N. (2021). CAR T cell therapies for patients with multiple myeloma. Nature reviews. Clinical oncology, 18(2), 71-84. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41571-020-0427-6

Long Name

B Cell Maturation Factor

Alternate Names

CD269, TNFRSF13A, TNFRSF17

Gene Symbol

TNFRSF17

Additional BCMA/TNFRSF17 Products

Product Documents for BCMA/TNFRSF17 Antibody (Vicky-1) [FITC]

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Product Specific Notices for BCMA/TNFRSF17 Antibody (Vicky-1) [FITC]

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

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