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  5. CNTF Protein, Mouse (His)

CNTF Protein, Mouse (His)

Cat. No.: HY-P74242
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CNTF is a pluripotent neurotrophic factor, belonging to the IL-6 cytokine family. CNTF could protect retinal cone and rod photoreceptors. CNTF has neuroprotective effects on a variety of central and also peripheral nervous system neurons. CNTF Protein, Mouse (His) is produced by E. coli (A2-M198) with N-terminal His-tag.

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Description

CNTF is a pluripotent neurotrophic factor, belonging to the IL-6 cytokine family[1]. CNTF could protect retinal cone and rod photoreceptors[2]. CNTF has neuroprotective effects on a variety of central and also peripheral nervous system neurons[3]. CNTF Protein, Mouse (His) is produced by E. coli (A2-M198) with N-terminal His-tag.

Background

Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor (CNTF) belongs to the IL-6 cytokine family. IL-6, IL-11 and CNTF are associated with cytokine trans signaling. CNTF shows a low affinity interaction with IL-6 receptor subunit alpha (IL-6Rα), leading to the formation and activation of the IL-6Rβ/gp130/LIFR signaling receptor complex[1]. CNTF is also an extracellular signaling protein in the neuroretinal and the interphotoreceptor matrix, which is associated with the membranes of the RPE, Muller and photoreceptor cells[2]. CNTF has neuroprotective effects on a variety of central and also peripheral nervous system neurons. Because it promotes differentiation and maturation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells to oligodendrocytes under in vitro conditions and thus improves remyelination. Importantly, it also increases the survival of mature oligodendrocytes[3]. The similarity of human CNTF protein sequences to mice and rats was 81.82% and 84.0%, respectively.

In Vitro

CNTF (mouse; 1 ng/mL; 1 h) inhibits high-threshold Ca channel currents in fetal mouse cortical neurones[4].

In Vivo

CNTF (mouse; .3 mg/kg; i.p.; single dose), injected into the intraperitoneal cavity of C57/Bl6 mice, activates AMPK and increases gene expression[5].

Biological Activity

Measured by its binding ability in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells.The ED50 is 5.575 ng/mL.

  • Measured by its binding ability in a cell proliferation assay using TF‑1 human erythroleukemic cells.The ED50 is 5.575 ng/mL.
Species

Mouse

Source

E. coli

Tag

N-6*His

Accession

Q544D1 (A2-M198)

Gene ID

12803  [NCBI]

Molecular Construction
N-term
6*His
CNTF (A2-M198)
Accession # Q544D1
C-term
Synonyms
Ciliary neurotrophic factor; CNTF
AA Sequence

AFAEQSPLTLHRRDLCSRSIWLARKIRSDLTALMESYVKHQGLNKNISLDSVDGVPVASTDRWSEMTEAERLQENLQAYRTFQGMLTKLLEDQRVHFTPTEGDFHQAIHTLTLQVSAFAYQLEELMALLEQKVPEKEADGMPVTIGDGGLFEKKLWGLKVLQELSQWTVRSIHDLRVISSHHMGISAHESHYGAKQM

Molecular Weight

Approximately 25 kDa

Purity
  • Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Appearance

Lyophilized powder.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of sterile 50 mM Tris-HCL, 300 mM NaCl, pH 7.4, 5% trehalose, 5% mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80.

Endotoxin Level

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.

Storage & Stability

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Documentation
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Help & FAQs
  • Do most proteins show cross-species activity?

    Species cross-reactivity must be investigated individually for each product. Many human cytokines will produce a nice response in mouse cell lines, and many mouse proteins will show activity on human cells. Other proteins may have a lower specific activity when used in the opposite species.

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Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)

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Specific Activity (Unit/mg) = 106 ÷ Biological Activity (ED50)

Specific Activity (Unit/mg) = 106 ÷ Biological Activity (ED50)
Unit/mg = 106 ÷ ng/mL

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