Formulation |
GDNF was lyophilized with no additives. |
Solubility |
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Glial Derived Neurotrophic Factor in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100ug/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions. |
Purity |
Greater than 98.0% as determined by analysis by SDS-PAGE. |
Description |
Glial derived Neurotrophic Factor Mouse Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a non-glycosylated homodimer containing 2 x 135 amino acids and having a total molecular mass of 30.2kDa. GDNF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques. |
Protein Background |
GDNF promotes the survival and differentiation of dopaminergic neurons in culture, and is able to prevent apoptosis of motor neurons induced by axotomy. The encoded protein is processed to a mature secreted form that exists as a homodimer. The mature form of the protein is a ligand for the product of the RET (rearranged during transfection) protooncogene. In addition to the transcript encoding GDNF, two additional alternative transcripts encoding distinct proteins, referred to as astrocyte-derived trophic factors, have also been described. Mutations in this gene may be associated with Hirschsprung disease.GDNF enhances survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increases their high-affinity dopamine uptake. |
Expression host |
Escherichia Coli. |
Synonyms |
ATF1, ATF2, HFB1-GDNF, GDNF. |
Reagent Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
Stability |
Lyophilized Glial-derived Neurotrophic Factor although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution GDNF should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles. |
Amino acid sequence |
MSPDKQAAL PRRENRNRQAA AASPENSRGK GRRGQRGKNR GCVLTAIHLN VTDLGLGYET KEELIFRYCS GSCESAETMY DKILKNLSRS RRLTSDKVGQ ACCRPVAFDD DLSFLDDNLV YHILRKHSAK RCGCI. |
Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of C6 cells, is 0.8-0.12ug/ml. |