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NT-3 human

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

HGNF, NGF-2, Nerve growth factor-2, Neurotrophic factor, Neurotrophin-3

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

potency

≤20 ng/mL ED50/EC50

mol wt

13.6 kDa

packaging

pkg of 10 μg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

<0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested

color

white to off-white

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... NTF3(4908)

General description

NT-3 (neurotrophin 3) is a neurotrophic factor structurally related to β-NGF (nerve growth factor), BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), and NT-4. These proteins belong to the cysteine-knot family of growth factors that assume stable dimeric structures. NT-3 is expressed by neurons of the central nervous systems and can signal through the trk receptors. Recombinant human NT-3 is a noncovalently linked homodimer, of two 13.6kDa polypeptide monomers (240 total amino acid residues). The amino acid sequences of human, murine and rat NT-3 are identical.

Biochem/physiol Actions

NT-3 (neurotrophin 3) promotes the growth and survival of nerve and glial cells. It is associated with neuroprotection and polymorphisms in the gene are associated with risk to Alzheimer′s disease. It is also linked with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mood disorders. NT-3 enhances the metastatic proliferation of breast cancer cells in the brain.

Sequence

MYAEHKSHRG EYSVCDSESL WVTDKSSAID IRGHQVTVLG EIKTGNSPVK QYFYETRCKE ARPVKNGCRG IDDKHWNSQC KTSQTYVRAL TSENNKLVGW RWIRIDTSCV CALSRKIGRT

Physical form

Lyophilized with no additives.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Neurotrophin-3 modulates breast cancer cells and the microenvironment to promote the growth of breast cancer brain metastasis.
Louie E, et al.
Oncogene, 32, 4064-4077 (2013)
The neurotrophin family of neurotrophic factors: an overview.
Skaper SD
Methods in Molecular Biology, 846, 1-12 (2012)
S O Meakin et al.
Trends in neurosciences, 15(9), 323-331 (1992-09-01)
The neurotrophins, of which nerve growth factor (NGF) is the best known example, support the survival and differentiation of chick embryo sensory neurons at extremely low concentrations, 10(-12) M or less. These same neurons display two different classes of neurotrophin
Neurotrophin 3 genotype and emotional adverse effects of osmotic-release oral system methylphenidate (OROS-MPH) in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Park S, et al.
Journal of Psychopharmacology, 28, 220-226 (2014)
G D Yancopoulos et al.
Cold Spring Harbor symposia on quantitative biology, 55, 371-379 (1990-01-01)
Our studies of the spatiotemporal availability of neurotrophic factors, coupled with tagged ligand binding assays that identify cell bearing receptors for these factors, should lead toward defining the physiological roles of these molecules in the animal. The use of the

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