MANF is a secreted neurotrophic factor that is expressed in brain, neuronal and certain non-neuronal tissues. It has been shown to promote the survival, growth and function of dopamine-specific neurons. MANF and its structural homolog CDNF each contain a N-terminal, saposin-like, lipid-binding domain, and a carboxyl-terminal domain that is not homologous to previously characterized protein structures. MANF and CDNF can prevent 6-OHDA-induced degeneration of dopaminergic neurons by triggering survival pathways in a rat experimental model of Parkinson's disease. Recombinant Human MANF is an 18.1 kDa protein consisting of 158 amino acids, including 8 cysteine residues.

Source: E.coli

Synonyms: Mesencephalic Astrocyte-derived Neurotrophic Factor, ARMET, Arginine-rich protein (ARP)

AA Sequence: LRPGDCEVCI SYLGRFYQDL KDRDVTFSPA TIENELIKFC REARGKENRL CYYIGATDDA ATKIINEVSK PLAHHIPVEK ICEKLKKKDS QICELKYDKQ IDLSTVDLKK LRVKELKKIL DDWGETCKGC AEKSDYIRKI NELMPKYAPK AASARTDL

Purity: ≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity: Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of rat C6 cells. The expected ED₅₀ for this effect is 15-25 μg/ml.