Thermo Fisher Scientific Rat CNTF Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

Assay-dependent

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Assay-dependent

-

ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-dependent

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-dependent

-

Control (Ctrl)

Assay-dependent

-

Product Specifications

Species

Rat

Expression System

E. coli

Amino acid sequence

Rat CNTF recombinant protein contains 199 amino acids

Molecular weight

22.7 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Purity

≥98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC

Endotoxin concentration

<0.1 ng/µg

Activity

ED50 = 25 - 35 ng/mL; determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of human TF-1 cells.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Purification

purified

Storage buffer

5mM sodium acetate, pH 6.5

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice (domestic); Wet or Dry ice (international)

Product Specific Information

Reconstitution: We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute recombinant rat CNTF in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein, such as 0.1% BSA and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Storage: The lyophilized protein is stable at room temperature for 1 month, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage. Working aliquots stored with a carrier protein are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C to -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Target Information

The protein encoded by this gene 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. A read-through transcript variant composed of ZFP91 and CNTF sequence has been identified, but it is thought to be non-coding. Read-through transcription of ZFP91 and CNTF has also been observed in mouse.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.