Description
Cardiotrophin-1 (CT-1) is a member of the cytokine family which also includes IL-6, IL-11, leukemia inhibitory factor (LIF), oncostatin M (OSM), and ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF). It was originally isolated based on its ability to induce cardiac myocyte hypertrophy in vitro. CT-1 has since been shown to be a pleiotrophic cytokine with overlapping actions with other IL-6 family members on a variety of cell types. Human CT-1 encodes a 201 aa residue protein that lacks a hydrophobic signal peptide. The mechanism of CT-1 release from cells is currently not understood. Human and mouse CT-1 share 80% aa sequence identity and exhibit cross-species activity. CT-1 is highly expressed in heart, skeletal muscle, liver, lung and kidney. Lower levels of CT-1 expression is also seen in testis and brain. CT-1 initiates downstream signaling pathways through the heterodimerization of gp130 and the LIF receptor beta subunit.
Product Properties
Synonyms |
cardiophin 1; Cardiotrophin1; Cardiotrophin-1; CT1; CTF1 |
Accession |
Q16619 |
GeneID |
1489 |
Source |
E.coli-derived Human CT-1, Met 1-Ala201 |
Molecular Weight |
Approximately 21.2 kDa. |
AA Sequence |
MSRREGSLED PQTDSSVSLL PHLEAKIRQT HSLAHLLTKY AEQLLQEYVQ LQGDPFGLPS FSPPRLPVAG LSAPAPSHAG LPVHERLRLD AAALAALPPL LDAVCRRQAE LNPRAPRLLR RLEDAARQAR ALGAAVEALL AALGAANRGP RAEPPAATAS AASATGVFPA KVLGLRVCGL YREWLSRTEG DLGQLLPGGS A |
Tag |
None |
Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
Purity |
> 95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human TF-1 cells is less than 1.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0× 106 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
Endotoxin |
< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered concentrated solution in 30 % Acetonitrile and 0.1 % TFA. |
Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in 4 mM HCl to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!
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