CNTF polyclonal, anti-human, rat

Quantity: 100 µg

Background:
Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is a potent polypeptide hormone whose actions appear to be restricted to the nervous system where it promotes survival, neurotransmitter synthesis and neurite outgrowth in certain neuronal populations. The CNTF gene is located on chromosome 11, as determined using human-hamster somatic cell hybrids. The CNTF protein is highly conserved in evolution. The amino acid (aa) sequences of rat and rabbit CNTF translated from cDNAs display approx. 85% homology with the deduced aa sequence encoding human CNTF. CNTF induces weight loss and improves glucose tolerance in humans and rodents. CNTF is thought to act centrally by inducing hypothalamic neurogenesis to modulate food intake and peripherally by altering hepatic gene expression, in a manner similar to that of leptin.

Description:
Rabbit IgG polyclonal antibody for Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) detection. Tested with WB, IHC-P in Human, Rat.

Synonyms:
Ciliary Neurotrophic Factor antibody, CNTF antibody, CNTF_HUMAN antibody, HCNTF antibody

Isotype: Rabbit polyclonal IgG

Immunogen:
E.coli-derived human CNTF recombinant protein (Position: A2-M200). Human CNTF shares 83% and 84% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat CNTF, respectively.E.coli-derived human CNTF recombinant protein (Position: A2-M200). Human CNTF shares 83% and 84% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat CNTF, respectively.

Form: Lyophilized; Each vial contains 5mg BSA, 0.9mg NaCl, 0.2mg Na2HPO4, 0.05mg NaN3.

Specificity:
No cross reactivity with other proteins.

Reactivity: Reacts with: human, rat

Applications: WB, IHC-P

Reconstitution:
Add 0.2ml of distilled water will yield a concentration of 500ug/ml.

Storage: At -20˚C for one year. After reconstitution, at 4˚C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20˚C for a longer time. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.