Recombinant Human CNTF Protein

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

Recombinant Human CNTF Protein Summary

• Description: A single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 200 amino acids corresponding to CNTF Source: E. coli

  Uniprot ID: P26441

  Amino Acid Sequence: MAFTEHSPLT PHRRDLCSRS IWLARKIRSD LTALTESYVK HQGLNKNINL DSADGMPVAS TDQWSELTEA ERLQENLQAY RTFHVLLARL LEDQQVHFTP TEGDFHQAIH TLLLQVAAFA YQIEELMILL EYKIPRNEAD GMPINVGDGG LFEKKLWGLK VLQELSQWTV RSIHDLRFIS SHQTGIPARG SHYIANNKKM

• Details of Functionality: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 150 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 6.7 x 10^3 IU/mg.
• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: CNTF
• Purity: > 97 % pure by SDS-PAGE and HPLC
• Endotoxin Note: Less than 1 EU/ug of CNTF as determined by LAL method.

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Bioactivity
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 22.9 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: > 97 % pure 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 CNTF Protein

• ciliary neurotrophic factor
• CNTF
• HCNTF

Background

Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is a polypeptide hormone whose actions appear to be restricted to the nervous system where it promotes neurotransmitter synthesis and neurite outgrowth in certain neuronal populations. It was initially identified as a trophic factor for embryonic chick ciliary parasympathetic neurons in culture. The protein is also a potent survival factor for neurons and oligodendrocytes and may be relevant in reducing tissue destruction during inflammatory attacks. In addition, CNTF is useful for treatment of motor neuron disease and it could reduce food intake without causing hunger or stress. CNTF is structurally related to IL-6, IL-11, LIF and OSM. All of these four helix bundle cytokines share gp130 as a signal-transducing subunit in their receptor complexes. Recombinant human CNTF containing 200 amino acids and it shares 82 % and 83 % a.a. sequence identity with mouse and rat CNTF.

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: CNTF
• Uniprot:
  • P26441()
  • P26441()
  • P26441()