CLCF1 Antibody

This gene is a member of the glycoprotein (gp) 130 cytokine family and encodes cardiotrophin-like cytokine factor 1 (CLCF1) . CLCF1 forms a heterodimer complex with cytokine receptor-like factor 1 (CRLF1) . This dimer competes with ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) for binding to the ciliary neurotrophic factor receptor (CNTFR) complex, and activates the Jak-STAT signaling cascade. CLCF1 can be actively secreted from cells by forming a complex with soluble type I CRLF1 or soluble CNTFR. CLCF1 is a potent neurotrophic factor, B-cell stimulatory agent and neuroendocrine modulator of pituitary corticotroph function. Defects in CLCF1 cause cold-induced sweating syndrome 2 (CISS2) . This syndrome is characterized by a profuse sweating after exposure to cold as well as congenital physical abnormalities of the head and spine. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms.

This CLCF1 antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 46-72 amino acids from the N-terminal region of human CLCF1.

Store at 4˚ C for three months and -20˚ C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.