Type
Recombinant
Description
CNTF is a potent neural factor that was originally characterized as a vital factor for the survival of chick ciliary neurons in vitro. CNTF is also important for the survival of other neural cell types, including primary sensory neurons, motor neurons, basal forebrain neurons and type 2 astrocytes. CNTF is highly conserved across species and exhibits cross-species bioactivity. Recombinant Human CNTF is synthesized as a 199 amino acid polypeptide (22.8 kDa) lacking a hydrophobic N-terminal signal for secretion.
Amino Acid Sequence
AFTEHSPLTPHRRDLCSRSIWLARKIRSDLTALTQSYVKHQGLNKNINLDSADGMPVASTDQWSQLTQAQRLQQNLQAYRTFHVLLARLLQDQQVHFTPTQGDFHQAIHTLLLQVAAFAYQIQQLMILLQYKIPRNQADGMPINVGDGGLFQKKLWGLKVLQQLSQWTVRSIHDLRFISSHQTGIPARGSHYIANNKKM
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
Determined by its ability to stimulate proliferation of human TF-1 cells using an ED50 concentration range of 50–150 ng/ml.
Endotoxin
Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in 5–10 mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 7.5 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
