Recombinant Human β-NGF/NGFB Protein (aa 122-23, Human Cells)(Active)
SKU: PKSH033270-50
Recombinant Human β-NGF/NGFB Protein (aa 122-23, Human Cells)(Active)
SKU # | PKSH033270 |
Expression Host | HEK293 Cells |
Description
Synonyms | Beta-NGF, Beta-Nerve Growth Factor, NGF, NGFB |
Species | Human |
Expression Host | HEK293 Cells |
Sequence | Ser122-Arg239 |
Accession | P01138 |
Calculated Molecular Weight | 13.3 kDa |
Observed Molecular Weight | 14 kDa |
Tag | None |
Bio-activity | Measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF‑1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 for this effect is 0.04-0.4 ng/ml. |
Properties
Purity | > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
Endotoxin | < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method. |
Storage | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months. |
Shipping | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20mM PB, 250mM NaCl, pH 7.0. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual. |
Reconstitution | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
Background
Human β-Nerve Growth Factor (β-NGF) was initially isolated in the mouse submandibular gland. It is composed of three non-covalently linked subunits α; β; and γ; it exhibits all the biological activities ascribed to NGF. It is structurally related to BDNF; NT-3 and NT-4 and belongs to the cysteine-knot family of growth factors that assume stable dimeric structures. Β-NGF is a neurotrophic factor that signals through its receptor β-NGF; and plays a crucial role in the development and preservation of the sensory and sympathetic nervous systems. Β-NGF also acts as a growth and differentiation factor for B lymphocytes and enhances B-cell survival. These results suggest that β-NGF is a pleiotropic cytokine; which in addition to its neurotropic activities may have an important role in the regulation of the immune system. Human β-NGF shares 90% sequence similarity with mouse protein and shows cross-species reactivity.