CTF1 Cardiotrophin-1 Rat Recombinant Protein
Cardiotrophin-1 Rat Recombinant produced in E. coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 203 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 21.4kDa. The CTF1 Rat is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Product Specifications
Synonyms
Cardiotrophin-1; CT-1; Ctf1
Gene Name
CTF1
UniProt
Q63086
Reactivity
Rat
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in the ventricle and atrium of adult rats. Also detected in the lung, kidney, liver, skeletal muscle, stomach and urinary bladder. Not detected in brain, colon, testis, spleen or thymus. Overexpressed in the ventricles in the case of hypertension and hypertrophy.
Source
Escherichia coli
Sequence
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Purification
Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Bioactivity
506
Form
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Reconstitution
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized CTF1 in sterile 4mM HCl not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Function
Induces cardiac myocyte hypertrophy in vitro. Binds to and activates the ILST/gp130 receptor.
Shipping Conditions
Available
Storage Conditions
Lyophilized Cardiotrophin-1 Rat although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution CTF1 Rat should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Other Gene Names
Cardiotrophin-1
Subcellular Location
Secreted
Available Sizes
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