BDNF is a 13kD, 119aa residue non-glycosylated polypeptide whose primary structure is conserved among all mammalian species examined.
Initially synthesized as a 247aa residue prepropeptide, the BDNF molecule is divided into an 18aa residue signal sequence, a 110aa residue prosequence, and a 119aa residue mature segment
Similar to other neurotrophic factors, there is a possibility that the N-terminus is alternatively spliced, giving rise to a longer pre-prosegment (but identical mature segment) with different functional properties.
As a mature molecule, BDNF is 52% identical to NGF at the amino acid level, exists as a noncovalently-linked homodimer in solution, and contains six cysteine residues that are believed to form three intrachain disulfide linkages.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000 Western Blot: 1:50-400 Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.