APC Anti-Human CD40 Antibody

Cat # Size Price Quantity
11700125 tests$120
117002100 tests$250

Product Details


CloneDacetuzumab
ApplicationFlow Cytometry
ReactivityHuman
FormatAPC
Target NameCD40, BP50, TNFRSF5
IsotypeHuman IgG1
Antibody TypeMonoclonal
Regulatory StatusRUO
FormulationPhosphate-buffered solution, pH 7.2, containing 0.09% sodium azide and 0.2% (w/v) BSA
Protein ConcentrationSupplied at a lot-specific concentration.
Storage&HandlingThe antibody solution should be stored undiluted between 2°C and 8°C, and protected from prolonged exposure to light. Do not freeze.
Recommended UsageFor flow cytometric staining, it is recommended to use 5 µL of this reagent per 0.5-1.0 million cells in a 100 µL volume. Optimal reagent performance should be determined by titration for each specific application. APC has an excitation max at 650 nm and an emission max at 660 nm.
Excitation LaserRed Laser (633 nm)
See All FormatsClone Dacetuzumab

Background Information


Human CD40 is a costimulatory receptor belonging to the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily, expressed on antigen-presenting cells such as B cells, dendritic cells, and macrophages, as well as some non-immune cells. It plays a central role in immune activation by promoting B-cell proliferation, immunoglobulin class switching, and dendritic cell maturation. Structurally, CD40 is a type I transmembrane protein with an extracellular domain composed of cysteine-rich repeats, a single transmembrane region, and a cytoplasmic tail that recruits adaptor proteins (e.g., TRAFs) to initiate downstream signaling pathways.

The primary ligand for CD40 is CD40L (CD154), expressed on activated T cells. Engagement of CD40 by CD40L triggers signaling cascades such as NF-κB activation, enhancing immune responses. Dysregulation of CD40 signaling is implicated in autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, and cancer. In oncology, CD40 can have dual roles: promoting anti-tumor immunity through immune activation, but also, in some contexts, supporting tumor cell survival.

Dacetuzumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40. It binds the extracellular domain and acts as a partial agonist, stimulating CD40 signaling while also mediating antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC). Clinically, dacetuzumab has been investigated בעיקר in B-cell malignancies such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma. By activating immune cells and directly targeting CD40-expressing tumor cells, it represents an immunomodulatory therapeutic strategy, although its efficacy has been variable and is often explored in combination regimens.

Isotype Control


APC Human IgG1 Isotype Control Antibody

Data Sheets


APC Anti-Human CD40 Antibody TDS

Related Protocols


Flow Cytometry Protocol


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