About this item
GDNF is a disulfide-linked, homodimeric neurotrophic factor structurally related to Artemin, Neurturin and Persephin. These proteins belong to the cysteine-knot superfamily of growth factors that assume stable dimeric protein structures. GDNF signals through a multicomponent receptor system, composed of a RET and one of the four GFRα (α1-α4) receptors. GDNF specifically promotes dopamine uptake and survival, and morphological differentiation of midbrain neurons. Using a Parkinson’s disease mouse model, GDNF has been shown to improve conditions such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability. The functional human GDNF ligand is a disulfide-linked homodimer consisting of two 15 kDa polypeptide chains called monomers. Each monomer contains seven conserved cysteine residues, including Cys-101, which is used for inter-chain disulfide bridging, and others that are involved in the intramolecular ring formation known as the cysteine knot configuration. The calculated molecular weight of Recombinant Human GDNF is 30.4 kDa.
Specifications
- Conjugation:Unconjugated
- Protein Function:Cytokines and Growth Factors
- Protein/Peptide Type:Recombinant
- Source:E. coli
- Species:Human
- Storage Conditions:Store at –20 °C prior to reconstitution.
- Endotoxin Content:>0.1 ng/μg
- Biological Activity:Biological Activity tests can vary. Please refer to the Product CoA for information.
- Form:Lyophilized
- Gene ID:2668 P39905
- Reconstitution Instructions:Reconstitution instructions can vary. Please refer to the product CoA for info.
- Protease-free:Y
- Protein Synonyms:Glial-Derived Neurotrophic Factor|ATF (Astrocyte-derived Trophic Factor)
- Protein/Peptide Name:GDNF
- Purity:0.98
- Molecular Weight:30.4 kDa
- Sequence:MSPDKQMAVL PRRERNRQAA AANPENSRGK GRRGQRGKNR GCVLTAIHLN VTDLGLGYET KEELIFRYCS GSCDAAETTY DKILKNLSRN RRLVSDKVGQ ACCRPIAFDD DLSFLDDNLV YHILRKHSAK RCGCI
- Endotoxin Level:Low
- Formulation:Formulation can vary. Please refer to product CoA for information.
- Shipping Temperature:Ambient