GFR alpha 1 Antibody
Product   GFR alpha 1 Antibody
Cat#   100-8-01A
Unit/Weight   100 μg
Unit Price   $311.00
Species Reactivity   H, M, R
Tested Application(s)   E, WB, IHC
Brief Description   GFR alpha 1 antibody protect and mediates activation of the Ret protein tyrosine kinase (PTK) and complex to transduce GDNF signal and to mediate GDNF function
Specific Description   Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a potent survival factor for central and peripheral neurons and is essential for the development of kidneys and the enteric nerves system. Physiological responses to GDNF require the presence of a novel glycosylphosphadidylinositol linked protein GDNFRa, which is a cell surface receptor for GDNF. The cDNAs encoding GDNFRalpha from human, rat, chicken and mouse have been cloned recently. GDNFRalpha was also termed Ret ligand 1 (RETL1) or TGF-beta-related neurotrophic factor receptor 1 (TrnR1) and nominated as GFRalpha-1 recently. GFRalpha-1 binds GDNF specifically and mediates activation of the Ret protein tyrosine kinase (PTK). Thus, GDNF, GFRalpha and the Ret PTK form a complex to transduce GDNF signal and to mediate GDNF function.
Storage   GFR alpha 1 antibody can be stored at 4°C, stable for 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.