The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the TNF-receptor superfamily. This receptor is preferentially expressed in mature B lymphocytes, and may be important for B cell development and autoimmune response. This receptor has been shown to specifically bind to the tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 13b (TNFSF13B/TALL-1/BAFF), and to lead to NF-kappaB and MAPK8/JNK activation. This receptor also binds to various TRAF family members, and thus may transduce signals for cell survival and proliferation.
Aliases: BCMA; TNFRSF17; BCM; TNFRSF13A
Entrez GeneID: 608
Swissprot: Q02223
WB Predicted band size: 20.2kDa
Host/Isotype : Mouse IgG1
Species Reactivity: Human
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human BCMA (AA: QMAGQCSQNEYFDSLc) expressed in E. Coli.