Recombinant Mouse GDNF Protein

• Reactivity: Mu
• Applications: Bioactivity
• Concentration: LYOPH

Recombinant Mouse GDNF Protein Summary

• Description: A homodimeric protein consisting of two 134 amino acid non-glycosylated polypeptide chains corresponding to GDNF Source: E. coli

  Uniprot ID: P48540

  Amino Acid Sequence: SPDKQAAALP RRERNRQAAA ASPENSRGKG RRGQRGKNRG CVLTAIHLNV TDLGLGYETK EELIFRYCSG SCESAETMYD KILKNLSRSR RLTSDKVGQA CCRPVAFDDD LSFLDDNLVY HILRKHSAKR CGCI

• Details of Functionality: GDNF protein is fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using rat C6 cells is less than 0.2 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 x 10^6 IU/mg.
• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: GDNF
• Purity: >95%, by SDS-PAGE and HPLC
• Endotoxin Note: Less than 0.1 EU/ug of GDNF as determined by LAL method.

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Bioactivity
• Theoretical MW: 29.9 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, with 0.05 % Tween-20.
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: LYOPH
• Purity: >95%, 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. Apportion stock solutions into working aliquots and store at <-20C.

Alternate Names for Recombinant Mouse GDNF Protein

• Astrocyte-derived trophic factor
• ATF
• ATF1
• ATF2
• GDNF
• glial cell derived neurotrophic factor
• glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor
• glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor
• HFB1-GDNF
• HGDNF
• HSCR3

Background

GDNF is a glycosylated, disulfide-bonded homodimer molecule. It was first discovered as a potent survival factor for midbrain dopaminergic neurons and was then shown to rescue these neurons in animal models of Parkinson's disease. GDNF is about 100 times more efficient survival factor for spinal motor neurons than the neurotrophins. ; FUNCTION: Neurotrophic factor that enhances survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increases their high-affinity dopamine uptake. SUBUNIT: Homodimer; disulfide-linked. SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Secreted protein. ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS: 2 named isoforms produced by alternative splicing. ; DISEASE: Defects in GDNF may be a cause of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). In association with mutations of RET gene, defects in GDNF may be involved in Hirschsprung disease. This genetic disorder of neural crest development is characterized by the absence of intramural ganglion cells in the hindgut, often resulting in intestinal obstruction. DISEASE: Defects in GDNF are a cause of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS); also known as congenital failure of autonomic control or Ondine curse. CCHS is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal control of respiration in the absence of neuromuscular or lung disease, or an identifiable brain stem lesion. A deficiency in autonomic control of respiration results in inadequate or negligible ventilatory and arousal responses to hypercapnia and hypoxemia. SIMILARITY: Belongs to the TGF-beta family. GDNF subfamily.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. This product is guaranteed for 2 years from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: GDNF