Target-derived survival factor for peripheral sensory sympathetic neurons. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent induction of choline acetyl transferase activity in rat basal forebrain primary septal cell cultures is less than 50ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0x10e4 IU/mg Sequence: MGVSETAPAS RRGELAVCDA VSGWVTDRRT AVDLRGREVE VLGEVPAAGG SPLRQYFFET RCKADNAEEG GPGAP34130CR GVDRRHWVSE CKAKQSYVRA LTADAQGRVG WRWIRIDTAC VCTLLSRTGR A Molecular Weight: 28.1kD PubMed ID: 1742028, 1313578, 15489334, 10631974, 19765683, 20215012 Gene Name: NTF4,NTF5 Swiss Prot: P34130 Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
