Recombinant Rat CNTF Protein

Product Discontinued

Recombinant Rat CNTF Protein Summary

• Description: A bioactive recombinant protein with a N-Terminal His-tag and corresponding to the amino acids 1-200 of Rat CNTF
  
  

  Source: E.coli

  Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMAFAEQT PLTLHRRDLC SRSIWLARKI RSDLTALMES YVKHQGLNKN INLDSVDGVP VASTDRWSEM TEAERLQENL QAYRTFQGML TKLLEDQRVH FTPTEGDFHQ AIHTLMLQVS AFAYQLEELM VLLEQKIPEN EADGMPATVG DGGLFEKKLW GLKVLQELSQ WTVRSIHDLR VISSHQMGIS ALESHYGAKD KQM

• Details of Functionality: Measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 for this effect is less or equal to 40 ng/ml.
• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: CNTF
• Purity: >95%, by SDS-PAGE
• Endotoxin Note: < 1.0 EU per 1 microgram of protein (determined by LAL method)

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Bioactivity
  • Functional
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 25.2 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 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS (pH 7.4), 10% glycerol
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: 0.5 mg/ml
• Purity: >95%, by SDS-PAGE

Alternate Names for Recombinant Rat CNTF Protein

• 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. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CNTF