SRP3230
Persephin from mouse
recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture
Synonym(s):
PSP, PSPN
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UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32
biological source
mouse
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
assay
≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)
form
lyophilized
potency
≤0.1 ng/mL ED50
mol wt
10.3 kDa
packaging
pkg of 20 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
mouse ... PSPN(19197)
General description
Persephin is a disulfide-linked homodimer neurotrophic factor structurally related to GDNF (glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor), Artemin, and Neurturin. These proteins belong to the cysteine-knot family of growth factors that assume stable dimeric structures. Persephin signals through a multicomponent receptor system, composed of RET and one of four GFRα (α1-α4) receptors. The GFRα4 was first identified in chicken and was later shown to be the preferential binding subunit for Persephin. Persephin promotes the survival of ventral midbrain dopaminergic neurons and motor neurons after sciatic nerve axotomy, and like GNDF, promotes ureteric bud branching. Recombinant murine Persephin is a disulfide-linked homodimer, composed of two 10.3 kDa polypeptide chains (96 total amino acid residues). Each chain contains seven conserved cysteine residues, one of which (Cys 63) is used for inter-chain disulfide bridging and the others are involved in intramolecular ring formation known as the cysteine knot configuration. Persephin is one of the GDNF family ligands and belongs to transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily.
Biochem/physiol Actions
In contrast to GDNF (glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor) and neurturin, persephin does not support survival of peripheral neurons. Persephin induces differentiation of mesencephalic dopaminergic neurons.
Sequence
ALAGSCRLWS LTLPVAELGL GYASEEKVIF RYCAGSCPQE ARTQHSLVLA RLRGRGRAHG RPCCQPTSYA DVTFLDDQHH WQQLPQLSAA ACGCGG
Physical form
Lyophilized from 10 mM Sodium Citrate, pH 4.0.
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 and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk_germany
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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Characterization of a multicomponent receptor for GDNF.
Treanor J J, et al.
Nature, 382(6586), 80-80 (1996)
Transforming growth factor β cooperates with persephin for dopaminergic phenotype induction.
Roussa E, et al.
Stem Cells, 26(7), 1683-1694 (2008)
The RET receptor: function in development and dysfunction in congenital malformation.
Manie S, et al.
Trends in Genetics, 17(10), 580-589 (2001)
M Lindahl et al.
Molecular and cellular neurosciences, 15(6), 522-533 (2000-06-22)
Members of the GDNF protein family signal through receptors consisting of a GPI-linked GFRalpha subunit and the transmembrane tyrosine kinase Ret. Here we characterize the mouse Gfra4 and show that it undergoes developmentally regulated alternative splicing in several tissues. The
M Saarma
Trends in neurosciences, 24(8), 427-429 (2001-07-31)
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family ligands (GFL) are potent survival factors and regulators for central and peripheral neurons. GFLs bind to specific glycosyl phosphatidylinositol (GPI)-anchored co-receptors (GFRalpha1-alpha4), but signal through a common c-Ret receptor. Both GPI-anchored and soluble
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