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.
Alternative Synonym:
Ciliary neurotrophic factor, CNTF, CNTF
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