Recombinant human GDNF Protein (Trx Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PDEH100497-01

Size / count

20 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

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. Mutations in this gene may be associated with Hirschsprung disease and Tourette syndrome. This gene encodes multiple protein isoforms that may undergo similar proteolytic processing.

Abbreviation

GDNF

Synonyms

Astrocyte derived trophic factor; Astrocyte derived trophic factor 1; Astrocyte-derived trophic factor; ATF 1; ATF 2; Atf; ATF1; ATF2; gdnf; GDNF; Glial cell derived neurotrophic factor; Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor; Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor; Glial derived neurotrophic factor; HFB1 GDNF; hGDNF; HSCR3

UniProt

P39905

Accession Number

P39905

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-Trx

Sequence

Arg109-Ile211

Field of Research

Neuroscience; Developmental Biology

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Calculated Molecular Weight

31.2 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

31 kDa

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with 5% Trehalose and 5% Mannitol.

Species

Human