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Product Details
PHC7074
Applications
Tested Dilution
Publications
Product Specifications
Species
Human
Published species
Human,
Mouse,
Rat
Expression System
E. coli
Amino acid sequence
Human BDNF recombinant protein is a homodimer containing two 120 amino acid subunits linked by hydrophobic interaction
Molecular weight
27 kDa
Class
Recombinant
Type
Protein
Purity
≥98% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC
Endotoxin concentration
<0.1 ng/µg
Activity
ED50 = 0.5 - 1.0 µg/mL; determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of rat C6 cells.
Conjugate
Form
Lyophilized
Purification
purified
Contains
no preservative
Storage conditions
-20°C
Shipping conditions
Wet ice (domestic); Wet or Dry ice (international)
Product Specific Information
Carrier-Free
Reconstitution: We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute BDNF in sterile, distilled water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing carrier protein, such as 0.1% BSA and store in working aliquots from -20°C to -80°C.
Storage: The lyophilized protein is stable at room temperature for up to 1 month, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2°C to 8°C. Working aliquots stored with a carrier protein are stable for at least 12 months at -20°C to -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Target Information
BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) is a member of the neurotrophin family. BDNF is synthesized as pre-proBDNF, followed by cleavage to proBDNF. Although further processing generates the mature, 14 kDa protein, pro-BDNF is biologically active and is secreted in synaptic vesicles along with the mature form. BDNF is widely expressed in the central nervous system and acts in an autocrine and paracrine manner on several classes of neurons. Signaling occurs mainly through the tyrosine kinase receptor TrkB, although binding to the lower-affinity receptor, p75-NTR, has also been demonstrated. BDNF promotes neuronal survival and differentiation and has been shown to play a critical role in memory formation and synaptic regulation. BDNF is induced by cortical neurons, and is necessary for survival of striatal neurons in the brain. Expression of BDNF is reduced in both Alzheimer's and Huntington disease patients, and may also play a role in the regulation of stress response and in the biology of mood disorders.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.
Bioinformatics
Protein Aliases: Abrineurin; BDNF; Brain-derived neurotrophic factor; H-BDNF; neurotrophin
Gene Aliases: ANON2; BDNF; BULN2
UniProt ID: (Human) Q9BYY7
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 627
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