{"id":4902,"date":"2025-04-16T16:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/?p=4902"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T16:01:15","slug":"multimericligands-higher-activity-lower-endotoxin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/multimericligands-higher-activity-lower-endotoxin\/","title":{"rendered":"MultimericLigands&#x2122; &#8211; Higher Activity &#8211; Lower Endotoxin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AdipoGen Life Sciences&#8217; Multimeric Proteins are high activity constructs in which two trimeric TNFSF ligands are linked via the oligomeric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric-replaces-Mega.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-4903 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric-replaces-Mega.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric-replaces-Mega.png 832w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric-replaces-Mega-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric-replaces-Mega-768x457.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a>collagen domain of ACRP30 [ACRP30headless] and therefore mimic the membrane-bound forms of the proteins.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Largest Panel of Ultrapotent Multimeric Ligands\u2122<br \/>Equivalent to MegaLigands!<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_Structure.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4904 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_Structure.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"231\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_Structure.png 474w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_Structure-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Endogenous TNF superfamily ligands are either active as membrane-form (e.g. FasL, TRAIL, CD40L, OX40L) or are secreted and activated through oligomerisation by the binding of proteoglycans at the surface of cells (e.g. APRIL). The oligomerisation is triggered<br \/>\u2022 by fusing the TNF superfamily ligands to the collagen domain of the protein ACRP30 (which itself has no functional activity) to form a hexameric structure and therefore creating <strong>\u201cMultimeric Proteins\u201d<\/strong>, or<br \/>\u2022 by adding a cross-linking antibody called <strong>\u201cTNF Ligands Enhancer\u201d<\/strong> (Prod. No. AG-35B-0001).<\/p>\n<h2>Multimeric FasL\u2122 [MegaFasL\u2122]<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/Multimeric FasL\u2122 [MegaFasL\u2122] FasL (human) (multimeric) (rec.) AG-40B-0130-C010 - 10 \u03bcg AG-40B-0130-3010 - 3 x 10 \u03bcg (MultiPack) \u2022 Multimeric FasL\u2122 very effectively simulates the natural membrane-assisted aggregation of FasL in vivo. Source: HEK 293 cells. Sequence: Human FasL (aa 139-281) is fused at the N-terminus to mouse ACRP30headless (aa 18-111) and a FLAG\u00ae-tag. Specificity: Binds to human and mouse Fas. Biological Activity: Induces apoptosis of human JurkatT cells at a concentration of &lt;1ng\/ml. Endotoxin Content: &lt;0.02EU\/\u03bcg purified protein (LAL test; Lonza). Literature References: \u2022 Two adjacent trimeric Fas ligands are required for Fassignaling and formation of a death-inducing signaling complex: N. Holler, et al.; Mol. Cell. Biol. 23, 1428 (2003) \u2022 A Fas agonist induces high levels of apoptosisin haematological malignancies: P. Greaney, et al.; Leuk. Res. 30, 415 (2006) MultimericFasL Figure: Oligomerisation of FasL (human) efficiently triggers Jurkat cell death. Method: Jurkat cells were treated O\/N with the indicated concentrations of FasL (human) (multimeric) (rec.) (AG-40B-0130), Fc (human):FasL (human) (rec.) (AG-40B-0132), FasL (human) (rec.) (AG-40B-0001) or FasL (human) (rec.) + Enhancer (AG-44B-0001) (2 fold-dilutions, first concentration of 1000ng\/ml). Cell death was quantified using PMS\/MTS. The oligomeric FasL recombinant proteins (FasL (human) (multimeric), Fc (human):FasL (human) and FasL (human) + Enhancer) kill Jurkat cells at IC50 &lt;0.2ng\/ml.\">FasL (human) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>AG-40B-0130-C010 &#8211; 10 \u03bcg<br \/>AG-40B-0130-3010 &#8211; 3 x 10 \u03bcg (MultiPack)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Multimeric FasL\u2122 very effectively simulates the natural membrane-assisted aggregation of FasL in vivo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: HEK 293 cells.<br \/><strong>Sequence<\/strong>: Human FasL (aa 139-281) is fused at the N-terminus to mouse ACRP30headless (aa 18-111) and a FLAG\u00ae-tag.<br \/><strong>Specificity<\/strong>: Binds to human and mouse Fas.<br \/><strong>Biological Activity<\/strong>: Induces apoptosis of human JurkatT cells at a concentration of &lt;1ng\/ml.<br \/><strong>Endotoxin Content<\/strong>: &lt;0.02EU\/\u03bcg purified protein (LAL test; Lonza).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literature References<\/strong>:<br \/>\u2022 Two adjacent trimeric Fas ligands are required for Fassignaling and formation of a death-inducing signaling complex: N. Holler, et al.; Mol. Cell. Biol. 23, 1428 (2003)<br \/>\u2022 A Fas agonist induces high levels of apoptosisin haematological malignancies: P. Greaney, et al.; Leuk. Res. 30, 415 (2006) MultimericFasL<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_FasL.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4905 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_FasL.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_FasL.png 892w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_FasL-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_FasL-768x479.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure<\/strong>: Oligomerisation of FasL (human) efficiently triggers Jurkat cell death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong>: Jurkat cells were treated O\/N with the indicated concentrations of FasL (human) (multimeric) (rec.) (AG-40B-0130), Fc (human):FasL (human) (rec.) (AG-40B-0132), FasL (human) (rec.) (AG-40B-0001) or FasL (human) (rec.) + Enhancer (AG-44B-0001) (2 fold-dilutions, first concentration of 1000ng\/ml). Cell death was quantified using PMS\/MTS. The oligomeric FasL recombinant proteins (FasL (human) (multimeric), Fc (human):FasL (human) and FasL (human) + Enhancer) kill Jurkat cells at IC50 &lt;0.2ng\/ml.<\/p>\n<h2>Multimeric CD40L\u2122<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/Multimeric CD40L\u2122 CD40L (human) (multimeric) (rec.) AG-40B-0010-C010 10 \u03bcg AG-40B-0010-3010 MultiPack 3 x 10 \u03bcg \u2022 MultimericCD40L\u2122 very effectively mimics the natural membrane-assisted aggregation of CD40L. It is the most potent alternative to activate CD40. No enhancer is required. \u2022 MultimericCD40L\u2122 is a potent B cell activator. Literature References: \u2022 IgG subclass switch capacity is low in switched and in IgM-only, but high in IgD+IgM+, post-germinal center (CD27+) human B cells: C. Werner-Favre, et al.; Eur. J. Immunol. 31, 243 (2001) MultimericCD40L Figure: CD40L (human) (multimeric) (rec.) (Prod. No. AG-40B-0010) does not need an enhancer to induce B cells activation.\">CD40L (human) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>AG-40B-0010-C010 10 \u03bcg<br \/>AG-40B-0010-3010 MultiPack 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 MultimericCD40L\u2122 very effectively mimics the natural membrane-assisted aggregation of CD40L. It is the most potent alternative to activate CD40. No enhancer is required.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 MultimericCD40L\u2122 is a potent B cell activator.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literature References<\/strong>:<br \/>\u2022 IgG subclass switch capacity is low in switched and in IgM-only, but high in IgD+IgM+, post-germinal center (CD27+) human B cells: C. Werner-Favre, et al.; Eur. J. Immunol. <strong>31<\/strong>, 243 (2001)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_CD40L.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4906 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_CD40L.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"482\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_CD40L.png 803w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_CD40L-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-content\/uploads\/Multimeric_CD40L-768x522.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Figure<\/strong>: CD40L (human) (multimeric) (rec.) (Prod. No. AG-40B-0010) does not need an enhancer to induce B cells activation.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#157fe9\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=1051072&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=CD40L\">CD40L (human) (multimeric) (rec.)&nbsp;(Biotin)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0010B-C010<br>AG-40B-0010B-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=461546&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=CD40L\">CD40L (mouse) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0020-C010<br>AG-40B-0020-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=1398691&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=CD40L\">CD40L (mouse) (multimeric) (rec.)&nbsp;(Biotin)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0020B-C010<br>AG-40B-0020B-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=613933&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=CD40L\">CD40L (rat) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0107-C010<br>AG-40B-0107-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading clear\">Full Panel of Multimeric Ligands\u2122<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-text-color has-link-color\" style=\"color:#157fe9\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=469096&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=APRIL\">APRIL (human) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0017-C010<br>AG-40B-0017-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=469098&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=APRIL\">APRIL (human) (H98) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0088-C010<br>AG-40B-0088-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=469100&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=APRIL\">APRIL (mouse) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0089-C010<br>AG-40B-0089-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/pricing_ordering\/product_detail.php?CI_ID=469097&amp;group_1=All&amp;group_2=All&amp;supplier=39&amp;clonality=All&amp;host=All&amp;species=All&amp;applications=All&amp;regulatory_status=All&amp;searchwords=APRIL\">APRIL (mouse) (H98) (multimeric) (rec.)<\/a><\/td><td>AG-40B-0035-C010<br>AG-40B-0035-3010<\/td><td>10 \u03bcg<br>MultiPack: 3 x 10 \u03bcg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a 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If you have any questions about these products, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/contact.php\">contact<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/contact.php\">us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AdipoGen Life Sciences&#8217; Multimeric Proteins are high activity constructs in which two trimeric TNFSF ligands are linked via the oligomeric collagen domain of ACRP30 [ACRP30headless] and therefore mimic the membrane-bound forms of the proteins. The Largest Panel of Ultrapotent Multimeric<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,681],"tags":[279,1030],"class_list":["post-4902","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general-information","category-proteins","tag-adipogen","tag-multimeric-ligands"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4902"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12098,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4902\/revisions\/12098"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4902"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4902"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caltagmedsystems.co.uk\/information\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4902"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}