| Description : |
This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. The recombinant form of this protein, a highly conserved neurotrophic factor, was shown to promote the survival and differentiation of dopaminergic neurons in culture, and was able to prevent apoptosis of motor neurons induced by axotomy. This protein is a ligand for the product of the RET (rearranged during transfection) protooncogene. Homozygous knockout mice for this gene exhibit defects in kidney development and neonatal death. This gene encodes multiple protein isoforms that may undergo similar proteolytic processing. |
| Source : |
Escherichia coli |
| Species : |
Mouse |
| Tag : |
His |
| Form : |
Lyophilized |
| AA Sequence : |
MSPDKQAAALPRRERNRQAAAASPE NSRGKGRRGQRGKNRGCVLTAIHLN VTDLGLGYETKEELIFRYCSGSCES AETMYDKILKNLSRSRR
LTSDKVGQACCRPVAFDDDLSFLDD NLVYHILRKHSAKRCGCI with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus |
| Endotoxin : |
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
| Purity : |
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE. Ni-NTA chromatography |
| Notes : |
Please use within one month after protein reconstitution. |
| Storage : |
Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, protein aliquots should be stored at -20°C or -80°C. |
| Storage Buffer : |
The protein was lyophilized from a solution containing 1X PBS, pH 7.4. |
| Reconstitution : |
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H2O to a concentration not less than 100 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved. |
