GDNF is a glycosylated, disulfide-bonded homodimer molecule. It was first discovered as a potent survival factor for midbrain dopaminergic neurons and was then shown to rescue these neurons in animal models of Parkinson's disease. GDNF is about 100 times more efficient survival factor for spinal motor neurons than the neurotrophins. FUNCTION: Neurotrophic factor that enhances survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increases their high-affinity dopamine uptake. SUBUNIT: Homodimer; disulfide-linked. SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Secreted protein. ALTERNATIVE PRODUCTS: 2 named isoforms produced by alternative splicing. DISEASE: Defects in GDNF may be a cause of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR). In association with mutations of RET gene, defects in GDNF may be involved in Hirschsprung disease. This genetic disorder of neural crest development is characterized by the absence of intramural ganglion cells in the hindgut, often resulting in intestinal obstruction. DISEASE: Defects in GDNF are a cause of congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS); also known as congenital failure of autonomic control or Ondine curse. CCHS is a rare disorder characterized by abnormal control of respiration in the absence of neuromuscular or lung disease, or an identifiable brain stem lesion. A deficiency in autonomic control of respiration results in inadequate or negligible ventilatory and arousal responses to hypercapnia and hypoxemia. SIMILARITY: Belongs to the TGF-beta family. GDNF subfamily.

The antibody reacts with human GDNF and expected to react with rodent GDNF based upon protein homology. The antibody has been tested in western blot and ELISA. Immunohistochemistry has not been tested but is expected to react well. By western blot the antibody is specific for GDNF and does not detect other proteins.
Application Information:
ELISA, WB and IHC. WB suggested dilution of 1:500-1:2,000. IHC suggested dilution of 1:50-1:500. Biosensis recommends that the optimal working dilution should be determined by the end user.

Type: Primary
Antigen: GDNF
Clonality: Polyclonal
Clone:
Conjugation: Unconjugated
Epitope: Human GDNF peptides consisting of amino acid sequences 101-118 and 199-211 of Human GDNF.
Host: Chicken
Isotype: IgY
Reactivity: Human, Mouse, Rat