Catalogue number
CYT-654
Synonyms
HCNTF, CNTF, Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor.
Introduction
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 oligodendrocytes and may be relevant in reducing tissue destruction during inflammatory attacks. A mutation in this gene, which results in aberrant splicing, leads to ciliary neurotrophic factor deficiency, but this phenotype is not causally related to neurologic disease. In addition to the predominant monocistronic transcript originating from this locus, the gene is also co-transcribed with the upstream ZFP91 gene. Co-transcription from the two loci results in a transcript that contains a complete coding region for the zinc finger protein but lacks a complete coding region for ciliary neurotrophic factor.
CNTF is a survival factor for various neuronal cell types. Seems to prevent the degeneration of motor axons after axotomy.
Description
CNTF Recombinant Rat produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 200 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 22834 Dalton.
The CNTF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a concentrated (1mg/ml) solution in water containing 0.025% NaHCO3.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized CNTF in sterile water or 0.4% NaHCO3 adjusted to pH 8-9, not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions, preferably in presence of carrier protein.
Stability
Lyophilized CNTF although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution CNTF should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below
-18°C.
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 99.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by Gel Filtration.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
AFAEQTPLTL HRRDLSSRSIWLARKIRSDLTALMESYVKHQGLNKNI
NLDSVDGVPVASTDRWSEMTEAERLQENLQAYRTFQGMLTKLLEDQRV
HFTPTEGDFHQAIHTLMLQVSAFAYQLEELMVLLEQKIPENEADGMPA
TVGDGGLFEKKLWGLKVLQELSQWTVRSIHDLRVISSHQMGISALESH
YGAKDKQM.
Biological Activity
Fully biologically active by its ability to phosphorylate STAT3 in several cells lines.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
