Molecular Mass
Recombinant Human TNFRSF4 consists of 199 amino acids after removal of the signal peptide and has a predicted molecular mass of 21.7 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, the apparent molecular mass of rh TNFRSF4 is approximately 40-45 kDa due to glycosylation.
Background
Accessory protein for MHC class-II antigen/T-cell receptor interaction. May regulate T-cell activation. Induces the aggregation of lipid rafts. (Microbial infection) Acts as a receptor for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (PubMed:2214026, PubMed:16331979, PubMed:9641677). Down-regulated by HIV-1 Vpu (PubMed:17346169). Acts as a receptor for Human Herpes virus 7/HHV-7 (PubMed:7909607).