CNTF Antibody [FITC]

• Reactivity: Mu, Rt
• Applications: IHC, B/N
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Goat
• Conjugate: FITC

CNTF Antibody [FITC] Summary

• Immunogen: E. coli-derived recombinant rat CNTF
  Ala2-Met200
  Accession # P20294.1
• Specificity: Detects rat CNTF in direct ELISAs and Western blots. Detects mouse and rat CNTF in immunohistochemistry. In direct ELISAs and Western blots, less than 15% cross-reactivity with recombinant human CNTF is observed.
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Goat
• Gene: CNTF
• Purity: Antigen Affinity-purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Neutralization
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark.
• Buffer: PBS
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Antigen Affinity-purified

Alternate Names for CNTF Antibody [FITC]

• ciliary neurotrophic factor
• CNTF
• HCNTF

Background

CNTF is a survival promoting factor for different types of neurons in vitro and in vivo. The essential structural features for the biological function of human CNTF were investigated by Thier, M. et al. They showed that deletion of 14 N-terminal and 18 C-terminal amino acids significantly increased bioactivity compared to wild-type CNTF. FUNCTION: CNTF is a survival factor for various neuronal cell types. Seems to prevent the degeneration of motor axons after axotomy. SUBUNIT: Homodimer. SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Cytoplasm. TISSUE SPECIFICITY: Nervous system. PHARMACEUTICAL: CNTF is being tested under the name Axokine by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for treatment of human motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As it induces substantial weight loss, preferentially of fat as opposed to lean body mass, it is being used for obesity treatment. SIMILARITY: Belongs to the CNTF family.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CNTF