Cat Number: 92102ES

GDNF-1

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Genus

Human

Source

E.coli

Synonyms

Astrocyte-derived trophic factor, ATF, ATF-1, ATF2, GDNF, HFB1-GDNF, HGDNF, HSCR3

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.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 30.1 kDa.

AA sequence

SPDKQMAVLP RRERNRQAAA ANPENSRGKG RRGQRGKNRG CVLTAIHLNV TDLGLGYETK EELIFRYCSG SCDAAETTYD KILKNLSRNR RLVSDKVGQA CCRPIAFDDD LSFLDDNLVY HILRKHSAKR CGCI

Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Purity

>97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity

The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using rat C6 cells is less than 0.1 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 107 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard.

Endotoxin

< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 1 × PBS, pH 7.4, with 0.05 % Tween-20.

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°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

Note

2, 10, 50, 100μg