Recombinant Human CNTFR-alpha Protein

Proteins

Store at -20°C.Store the lyophilized protein at -20°C to -80°C up to 1 year from the date of receipt. |After reconstitution, the protein solution is stable at -20°C for 3 months, at 2-8°C for up to 1 week.

Centrifuge the vial before opening. Reconstitute to a concentration of 0.1-0.5 mg/mL in sterile distilled water. Avoid votex or vigorously pipetting the protein. For long term storage, it is recommended to add a carrier protein or stablizer (e.g. 0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose), and aliquot the reconstituted protein solution to minimize free-thaw cycles.

CNTF is a member of the cytokine family. It is a polypeptide hormone that have functions in promoting neurotransmitter synthesis and neurite outgrowth in certain neuronal populations. It's actions appear to be restricted to the nervous system. Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) has biological effects through the activation of a multi- subunit receptor complex, consisting of an extracelluar CNTF binding subunit (CNTFα) and two transmembrane signal transduction proteins: glycoprotein gp130 and LIF receptor. CNTF is considered as a potent survival factor of neurons and oligodendrocyteands may be relevant in reducing tissue destruction during inflammatory attacks. CNTF also is a survival factor for neurons of the peripheral sensory sympathetic and ciliary ganglia.

Gln23-Pro346

< 0.1 EU/μg of the protein by LAL method.

QRHSPQEAPHVQYERLGSDVTLPCGTANWDAAVTWRVNGTDLAPDLLNGSQLVLHGLELGHSGLYACFHRDSWHLRHQVLLHVGLPPREPVLSCRSNTYPKGFYCSWHLPTPTYIPNTFNVTVLHGSKIMVCEKDPALKNRCHIRYMHLFSTIKYKVSISVSNALGHNATAITFDEFTIVKPDPPENVVARPVPSNPRRLEVTWQTPSTWPDPESFPLKFFLRYRPLILDQWQHVELSDGTAHTITDAYAGKEYIIQVAAKDNEIGTWSDWSVAAHATPWTEEPRHLTTEAQAAETTTSTTSSLAPPPTTKICDPGELGSGGGP

Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.Contact us for customized product form or formulation.

CNTFR-alpha