Recombinant Human Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 Protein

SDS-Page: Recombinant Human Fas Receptor/TNFRSF6/CD95 Protein [NBP2-61594] - Recombinant Human Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 Protein [NBP2-61594]

• Reactivity: Hu
• Applications: PAGE, Bioactivity
• Format: Carrier-Free
• Concentration: LYOPH

Recombinant Human Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 Protein Summary

• Description: A single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 157 amino acids corresponding to Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 Source: E. coli

  Uniprot ID: P25445

  Amino Acid Sequence: RLSSKSVNAQ VTDINSKGLE LRKTVTTVET QNLEGLHHDG QFCHKPCPPG ERKARDCTVN GDEPDCVPCQ EGKEYTDKAH FSSKCRRCRL CDEGHGLEVE INCTRTQNTK CRCKPNFFCN STVCEHCDPC TKCEHGIIKE CTLTSNTKCK EEGSRSN

• Details of Functionality: Fas Receptor Protein is fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by its ability to inhibit the cytotoxicity of Jurkat cells is between 10-15 ug/ml in the presence of 2 ng/ml of rHuFas Ligand.
• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: FAS
• Purity: >95%, by SDS-PAGE and HPLC
• Endotoxin Note: Less than 1 EU/ug of Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 as determined by LAL method.

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Bioactivity
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 17.6 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20 to -70C as supplied. After reconstitution, store at 2 to 8C for 1 month and at -20 to -70C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: LYOPH
• Purity: >95%, by SDS-PAGE and HPLC
• Reconstitution Instructions: Recommended to centrifuge prior to opening. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/mL.

Alternate Names for Recombinant Human Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 Protein

• Apo-1 antigen
• Apo-1
• apoptosis antigen 1
• Apoptosis-mediating surface antigen FAS
• APT1
• APT1FASTM
• CD95 antigen
• CD95
• CD95ALPS1A
• Fas (TNF receptor superfamily, member 6)
• Fas AMA
• Fas antigen
• Fas
• FAS1
• FASLG receptor
• TNFRSF6
• TNFRSF6member 6
• tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 6

Background

Tumor Necrosis Family Receptor (TNFR) superfamily member Fas, also known as CD95, APO-1, and TNFRSF6, is a 40-50 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that is traditionally considered a death receptor but also functions in non-apoptotic signaling (1-4). The human Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 protein is encoded by the FAS gene which contains 9 exons and is located on chromosome 10 (10q23.3-4) (1,2). The mature canonical Fas/TNFRSF6 protein isoform is 335 aa in length, which includes the signal sequence, and has a theoretical molecular weight of 37.7 kDa (1,5). The protein contains an extracellular domain (ECD) consisting of three calcium rich domains (CRDs), a transmembrane domain (TM), and an intracellular domain (ICD) comprised of a calcium-inducing domain (CID) and characteristic dead domain (DD) (1,2,5,6). The Fas protein is expressed on the plasma membrane of activated lymphocytes as a homotrimer formed via CRD1 interactions (1,2,3,6). The DD is crucial for apoptotic signaling which is triggered by the Fas receptor binding its ligand, Fas ligand (FasL) (1,2,6,7). Upon Fas-FasL interaction, the DD recruits an adapter protein Fas-associated DD (FADD) and procaspase-8, generating the death-inducing signaling complex (DISC) (1-4,6-8). Formation of DISC activates caspase-8 and leads to cleavage of caspase-3, initiating a caspase-signaling cascade and cell death (1-4,6-8).

Fas-FasL-mediated apoptosis is important in immune homeostasis and removal of autoreactive T cells, autoreactive B cells, cytotoxic natural killer (NK) cells, and more (1,2,7). Dysfunction and mutations in the Fas receptor and the Fas-FasL signaling axis is associated a loss of apoptotic signaling and removal of autoreactive cells, which correlates with several autoimmune diseases including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS), and multiple sclerosis (MS) (1-4,6,7). In addition to apoptosis and cell death signaling, FasL/TNFRSF6/CD95 mediates other pathways involved in proliferation, survival, and differentiation (3,4,6,8). More specifically, Fas has been shown to activate the NF-kappaB pathway, driving innate immunity which includes IL-1beta production and functioning in host defense (3,4,6,8). Fas is also involved in adaptive immunity playing a role in co-stimulation of CD4+ and CD8+ T cell activation as well as precocious differentiation of naive cells to effector memory T cells (3,4,6). Differentiation into effector memory T cells shows protection against autoimmunity but also limits antitumor response to a form of cancer immunotherapy called adoptive cell transfer (ACT) (3,4). The non-apoptotic roles of the Fas/TNFRSF6/CD95 receptor highlight its potential as a target for both treating autoimmune diseases and in cancer immunotherapy (3,4).

References

1. Singh R, Pradhan V, Patwardhan M, Ghosh K. APO-1/Fas gene: Structural and functional characteristics in systemic lupus erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases. Indian J Hum Genet. 2009;15(3):98-102. https://doi.org/10.4103/0971-6866.60184

2. Magerus A, Bercher-Brayer C, Rieux-Laucat F. The genetic landscape of the FAS pathway deficiencies. Biomed J. 2021;44(4):388-399. https://doi.org/1010.1016/j.bj.2021.06.005

3. Guegan JP, Legembre P. Nonapoptotic functions of Fas/CD95 in the immune response. FEBS J. 2018;285(5):809-827. https://doi.org/10.1111/febs.14292

4. Yi F, Frazzette N, Cruz AC, Klebanoff CA, Siegel RM. Beyond Cell Death: New Functions for TNF Family Cytokines in Autoimmunity and Tumor Immunotherapy. Trends Mol Med. 2018;24(7):642-653. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2018.05.004

5. Uniprot (P25445)

6. Guegan JP, Ginestier C, Charafe-Jauffret E, et al. CD95/Fas and metastatic disease: What does not kill you makes you stronger. Semin Cancer Biol. 2020;60:121-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcancer.2019.06.004

7. Volpe E, Sambucci M, Battistini L, Borsellino G. Fas-Fas Ligand: Checkpoint of T Cell Functions in Multiple Sclerosis. Front Immunol. 2016;7:382. Published 2016 Sep 27. https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2016.00382

8. Cullen SP, Martin SJ. Fas and TRAIL 'death receptors' as initiators of inflammation: Implications for cancer. Semin Cell Dev Biol. 2015;39:26-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.semcdb.2015.01.012

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: FAS