CNTF
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- BACKGROUND
Primary Accession | P51642 |
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Species | Mouse |
Sequence | Ala2-Met198 |
Purity | > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE > 95% as analyzed by HPLC |
Endotoxin Level | < 1 EU/ µg of protein by LAL method |
Expression System | E. coli |
Theoretical Molecular Weight | 22.5 kDa |
Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in 2 × PBS, pH 7.4, 2 % trehalose. |
Reconstitution | It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1 mg/ml. |
Storage & Stability | Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -20°C or -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 2-8°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Gene ID | 12803 |
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Other Names | Ciliary neurotrophic factor, CNTF, Cntf |
Target 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. CNTF was initially identified as a trophic factor for embryonic chick ciliary parasympathetic neurons in culture. Furthermore, 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. Recombinant murine CNTF containing 198 amino acids and it shares 82 % and 95 % a.a. sequence identity with human and rat CNTF. |
Name | Cntf |
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Function | CNTF is a survival factor for various neuronal cell types. Seems to prevent the degeneration of motor axons after axotomy. |
Cellular Location | Cytoplasm. |
Tissue Location | Nervous system. |

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