SequenceA DNA sequence encoding the signal peptide and extracellular domain of human NGF receptor (amino acids 1-237) was fused to the Fc region of human IgG1 (amino acids 93-330). The chimeric protein was expressed in modified human 293 cells.
Purity Description>95%, as determined by SDS-PAGE and visualized by silver stain
Purity %> 95%
FormatThe NGF Receptor-Fc chimera consists of 25-45% carbohydrate by weight.
Reconstitution InstructionsIt is recommended that 0.5 mL of sterile phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) be added to the vial. When reconstituted in 0.5mL of PBS, the solution will contain 1% human serum albumin (HSA) and 10% trehalose.
Storage InstructionsLyophilized products should be stored at 2-8°C. Following reconstitution, short-term storage at 2-8°C is recommended and longer-term storage of aliquots at -18 to -20°C. Repeated freeze thawing is not recommended.
Batch NumberPlease see item label.
Expiration Date12 months after date of receipt (unopened vial).
Scientific BackgroundNerve growth factor (NGF) receptor, also known as p75NTR, is a low affinity NGF receptor. It binds with equal affinity neurotrophins such as beta NGF, BDNF, NT-3 and NT-4. NGF receptors mediate signaling of neurotrophins for neuronal survival, apoptosis, neurite outgrowth and synaptic plasticity. These receptors are also thought to play a role in neurogenerative diseases such as Alzheimers disease. The NGF receptor is a type I transmembrane glycoprotein (399 aa) consisting of a signal peptide (28 aa), an extracellular domain (222 aa) which contains four cysteine rich domains responsible for ligand binding, a transmembrane domain (22 aa) and a cytoplasmic domain (155 aa).