Description
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a glycosylated, disulfide-bonded homodimer that is a distantly related member of the transforming growth factor-β superfamily. It is a founding member of the GDNF family of ligands (GFL) and has been shown to interact with GFRA2 and GDNF family receptor alpha. Mature rat and human GDNF exhibit approximately 93% amino acid sequence identity and show considerable species cross-reactivity. Cells known to express GDNF include Sertoli cells, type 1 astrocytes, Schwann cells, neurons, pinealocytes and skeletal muscle cells. In embryonic midbrain cultures, recombinant human GDNF promoted the survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increased their high-affinity dopamine uptake.
Product Properties
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Synonyms |
Astrocyte-derived trophic factor, ATF, ATF-1, ATF2, GDNF, HFB1-GDNF, HGDNF, HSCR3 |
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Accession |
P48540 |
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GeneID |
14573 |
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Source |
E.coli-derived mouse GDNF, Ser78-Ile211. |
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Molecular Weight |
Approximately 29.9 kDa. |
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AA Sequence |
SPDKQAAALP RRERNRQAAA ASPENSRGKG RRGQRGKNRG CVLTAIHLNV TDLGLGYETK EELIFRYCSG SCESAETMYD KILKNLSRSR RLTSDKVGQA CCRPVAFDDD LSFLDDNLVY HILRKHSAKR CGCI |
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Tag |
None |
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Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Purity |
>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
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Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using rat C6 cells is less than 0.2 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
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Endotoxin |
< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.05% Tween-20. |
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Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!