Type
Recombinant
Description
β-NGF is a neurotrophic factor structurally related to BDNF, NT-3 and NT-4. These proteins belong to the cysteine-knot family of growth factors that assume stable dimeric structures. β-NGF is a potent neurotrophic factor that signals through its receptor β-NGFR, and plays a crucial role in the development and preservation of the sensory and sympathetic nervous systems. β-NGF also acts as a growth and differentiation factor for B lymphocytes, and enhances B-cell survival. The functional form of Recombinant Murine β-NGF is a non-covalently-linked homodimer of two 13.4 kDa, polypeptide monomers that each contain 120 amino acids and three disulfide bonds, which are required for biological activity.
Amino Acid Sequence
SSTHPVFHMGEFSVCDSVSVWVGDKTTATDIKGKEVTVLAEVNINNSVFRQYFFETKCRASNPVESGCRGIDSKHWNSYCTTTHTFVKALTTDEKQAAWRFIRIDTACVCVLSRKATRRG
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of human TF-1 cells is ≤ 1.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1×106 units/mg.
Endotoxin
Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at-20°C to –80°C.
Storage/Expiration
–20°C
