Description
CNTF Antibody | R31445 | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Family: Primary antibody
Formulation: 0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Format: Antigen affinity purified
Clone: N/A
Host Animal: Rabbit
Clonality: Polyclonal (rabbit origin)
Species Reactivity: Human
Application: WB, IHC-P
Buffer: N/A
Limitation: This CNTF antibody is available for research use only.
Purity: Antigen affinity
Description: Ciliary neurotrophic factor 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 gene is located on chromosome 11, as determined using human-hamster somatic cell hybrids. The protein is highly conserved in evolution. The amino acid (aa) sequences of rat and rabbit CNTF translated from cDNAs display ~85% homology with the deduced aa sequence encoding human CNTF. CNTF induces weight loss and improves glucose tolerance in humans and rodents. It 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.
Immunogen: Human partial recombinant protein (AA 2-200) was used as the immunogen for this CNTF antibody.
Storage: After reconstitution, the CNTF antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20 °C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.