Thermo Fisher Scientific NGF Polyclonal Antibody

Applications and Tested Dilution

Product Specifications

Product Specific Information

• Store product as a concentrated solution.
• Centrifuge briefly prior to opening the vial.
• Specificity: May be used in monitoring for NGF (2.5S, ß and 7S).

Target Information

Nerve growth factor (NGF) influences the survival and differentiation of a variety of neuronal and nonneuronal cells. The actions of this polypeptide result from binding to specific cell surface receptors which are present as both high and low affinity sites. Only the high affinity receptor is capable of signal transduction. Cross-linking studies with ¹²⁵I-NGF have shown that the high affinity receptor of rat PC12 cells forms an Mr 158,000 complex with NGF, while the low affinity receptor forms an Mr 100,000 complex.

Full-length cDNA clones for both the human and rat NGF receptor genes have been produced and sequenced, revealing greater than 90% homology between the two species. NGF exhibits nerve growth stimulating activity and is involved in the regulation of growth and differentiation of sympathetic and certain sensory neurons. It also stimulates division and differentiation of sympathetic and embryonic sensory neurons.

Mutations in the NGF gene have been associated with hereditary sensory and autonomic neuropathy type 5 (HSAN5), and dysregulation of NGF gene expression is associated with allergic rhinitis.

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