Catalog Number:
450-05
Synonyms:
Cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor, ARMETL1
Description:
CDNF is a secreted neurotrophic factor that is expressed in brain, neuronal and certain non-neuronal tissues. It has been shown to promote survival, growth and function of dopamine specific neurons. CDNF and its structural homolog MANF, each contain an N-terminal saposin-like lipid binding domain, and a carboxyl-terminal domain, which is not homologous to previously characterized protein structures. CDNF and MANF can prevent 6-OHDA induced degeneration of dopaminergic neurons by triggering survival pathways in a rat experimental model of Parkinson disease. Recombinant human CDNF is an 18.5 kDa protein consisting of 162 amino acids including 8 cysteine residues.
AA Sequence:
MQEAGGRPGA DCEVCKEFLN RFYKSLIDRG VNFSLDTIEK ELISFCLDTK GKENRLCYYL GATKDAATKI LSEVTRPMSV HMPAMKICEK LKKLDSQICE LKYEKTLDLA SVDLRKMRVA ELKQILHSWG EECRACAEKT DYVNLIQELA PKYAATHPKT EL
Source:
E.coli
Purity:
Greater than 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity:
Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of rat C6 cells. The expected ED50 for this effect is 15-25 μg/ml.
Country of Origin:
USA