CNTF Rat, His

Data sheet

Formulation

CNTF protein solution (0.5mg/ml) containing phosphate buffered saline (pH 7.4) and 10% glycerol.

Purity

Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

CNTF Rat Recombinant produced in E. coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 223 amino acids (1-200a.a) and having a molecular mass of 25.2kDa.CNTF is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus & purified by proprietary chromato

Protein Background

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. The protein is a potent survival factor for neurons and oligodend

Expression host

Escherichia Coli.

Synonyms

Ciliary neurotrophic factor, CNTF, Cntf.

Reagent Appearance

Sterile filtered colorless solution.

Stability

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks.Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

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.