Persephin is a secreted protein, belongs to the glial cell linederived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family of the TGF-β superfamily. It shares 38-46% amino acid (aa) identity with family members GDNF, neurturin and artemin. It is expressed at very low levels in most tissues. Mature protein contains a signal sequence, a pro-domain and a 96 aa mature sequence with several cysteines that are conserved among family members. It circulates as an unglycosylated disulfide-linked homodimer. Like other GDNF family members, Persephin acts through engagement of GRF?4, a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-linked GDNF receptor family Persephin is reported to promote both the survival and growth of central dopaminergic and motor neurons, and kidney development. These effects are correlated with the expression patterns of GFR?4, and RET.
Product Name:
Human Persephin/PSPN Recombinant Protein (RPES0574)
Product Code:
RPES0574
Size:
10µg
Species:
Human
Expressed Host:
E.coli
Synonyms:
Persephin, PSP, PSPN
Accession:
O60542
Sequence:
Ala61-Gly156
Fusion tag:
N-His
Endotoxin:
<1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method.
Protein Construction:
Recombinant Human Persephin is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Ala61-Gly156 is expressed.
Purity:
> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
10.4 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
12 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution of 4mM HCl.
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.