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mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin

mouse Nerve Growth Factor 2.5S
A Biotin Labeled Mouse Nerve Growth Factor
    Cat #: N-240-B
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    • Origin Mouse submaxillary glands.
    Source Modified natural protein
    MW: ~ 26 kDa. dimer
    Purity: >98%
    Effective concentration EC50 = 0.5 nM.
    Label Sulfo-NHS-LC-Biotin (~556 Da) was used for labeling mouse NGF 2.5S (Grade I). The extent of labeling is 3 molecules of biotin per one molecule of mouse NGF 2.5S (Grade I). The biotin is covalently conjugated to the N-terminus or to lysine residues present in the mouse NGF 2.5S (Grade I).
    Activity NGF is purified in three forms: the 7S, 2.5S and β. The 2.5S form is 9 amino acids shorter than the β form, because of proteolysis that occurs during the purification process1. NGF has been shown to regulate neuronal survival, development, function and plasticity2. The biological effects of NGF are mediated by two receptors: TrkA, which is specific for NGF, and p75NTR, which binds all the neurotrophins3.
    References - Activity

    1. Huang, E.J. and Reichardt, L.F. (2001) Annu. Rev. Neurosci. 24, 677.

    2. Teng, K.K. and Hempstead, B.L. (2004) Cell Mol. Life Sci. 61, 35.

    3. Bocchini, V. and Angeletti, P.U. (1969) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 64, 787.

    Storage before reconstitution Shipped at room temperature. Product as supplied can be stored intact at room temperature for several weeks. For longer periods, it should be stored at -20°C.
    Reconstitution Sterile water, DMEM at a concentration of at least 10 μg/ml. Centrifuge all product preparations before use (10000 x g 5 min). Repeated freezing/thawing might result in loss of activity.
    Storage after reconstitution Up to one week at 4°C or four-six weeks at -70°C.
    Our bioassay
    TrkA in mouse cerebellar cortex.
    A. Fixed brain sections were incubated with mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B) followed by streptavidin DyLight-488 (green). Staining of Bergmann glial processes (vertical arrow) in the molecular layer (Mol) and of Purkinje cell soma (horizontal arrow).  B. Same sections were incubated with Anti-TrkA (extracellular)-ATTO-633 antibody (#ANT-018-FR). C. Merged image of A and B shows co-localization of NGF and TrkA mostly in the Purkinje layer (horizontal arrow). Nissl staining is used as the counterstain (blue).
    NGF localization in mouse hippocampus.
    Localization of NGF in mouse frozen brain floating sections using mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B), (10 nM), followed by Extravidin conjugated to Cy3 (red). Blue indicates DAPI nissl counterstain. mouse NGF labeling (red) is restricted to the pyramidal layer (arrow). P = Purkinje layer.
    Alomone Labs mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin promotes survival in PC12 cells.
    Cells were grown in the absence of serum and in the presence of varying concentrations of Native mouse NGF 2.5S protein (99%) (#N-240) (green) or mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B) (blue). After 24 h cell survival was measured by XTT method and calculated as a relative percentage of the control and plotted against concentrations used.
    Alomone Labs mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin promotes dose-dependent and specific binding of Avidin-HRP in PC12 cells but not in HEK293 cells.
    Cells in suspension were incubated with different concentrations of  mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B) for 15 min at 4°C, followed by Avidin-HRP (1:500, 1 h, 4°C). Binding of Avidin-HRP to Biotin was determined by measuring the absorbance at 450 nm which was plotted against mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin concentration for both cell lines (error bars indicating standard deviation, n = 3).
    Alomone Labs mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin promotes neurite outgrowth.
    Cells were grown on collagen-coated plates in the absence (Control) or presence of 10 ng/ml or 100 ng/ml Native mouse NGF 2.5S protein (99%) (#N-240) or mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B). The development of neurites over a period of 6 days was visualized by Methylene Blue staining.
    References - Scientific Background
    1. Roux, P. et al. (2002) Prog. Neurobiol. 67, 203.
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    3. Kalb, R. (2005) Trends Neurosci. 28, 5.
    4. Huang, E.J. and Reichardt, L.F. (2001) Annu. Rev. Neurosci. 24, 677.
    5. Farinas, I. et al. (1998) Neuron 21, 325.
    6. Levi-Montalcini, R. et al. (1996) Trends Neurosci. 19, 514.
    7. McDonald, N.Q. et al. (1991) Nature 354, 411.
    8. Freund V. and Frossard, N. (1994) Prog. Brain Res. 146, 335.
    9. Raychaudhuri, S.P. and Raychaudhuri, S.K. (2004) Prog. Brain Res. 146, 333.
    10. Kawamoto, K. and Matsuda, H. (2004) Prog. Brain Res. 146, 369.
    11. Rosenberg, M.B. et al. (1986) J. Neurochem. 46, 641.
    12. Rosenberg, M.B. et al. (1987) J. Neurochem. 48, 865.
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    14. George, P.M. et al. (2006) Adv. Materials 18, 577.
    15. Cui, B. et al. (2007) Proc. Natl. Ass. Sci. 104, 13666.
    16. Perlson, E. et al. (2009) J. Neurosci. (2009) 29, 9903.
    17. Teng, K.K. and Hempstead, B.L. (2004) Cell Mol. Life Sci. 61, 35.
    Scientific background

    The neurotrophins ("neuro" means nerve and "trophe" means nutrient) are a family of soluble, basic protein growth factors which regulate neuronal development, maintenance, survival and death in the CNS and the PNS1. NGF, the first member of the family to be discovered, was originally purified as a factor supporting and regulating survival, development, function and plasticity of sympathetic and sensory spinal neurons in central and peripheral nervous systems in vivo as well as in vitro 2-4.

    It is synthesized and secreted by sympathetic and sensory target organs and provides trophic support to neurons as they reach their final target5. Neurotrophin secretion increases in the nervous system following injury. Schwann cells, fibroblasts, and activated mast cells normally synthesize NGF constitutively, however, direct trauma and induction of cytokines combine to increase neurotrophin production in these cells after injury6.

    NGF is purified in three forms: the 7S, 2.5S and β, in which the biologically active subunit is the b subunit. The structural hallmark of all the neurotrophins is the characteristic arrangement of the disulfide bridges known as the cysteine knot, which has been found in other growth factors such as Platelet-Derived Growth Factor7.

    Additionally, the involvement of NGF was recently discovered in processes such as asthma8, psoriasis9 and wound healing10. The biological effects of NGF are mediated by two receptors: TrkA, which is specific for NGF, and p75, which binds all the neurotrophins11.

    For the past three decades, biotinylated derivatives of NGF are widely used in the literature as useful probes for the study of the binding and the initial intracellular processing of this growth factor by cells bearing TrkA NGF receptor 12. First studies using 125I-NGF have visualized the intracellular location of NGF12. A biotinylated derivative of NGF that retains biological activity, in conjunction with the appropriate avidin conjugates and fluorescent or confocal microscopic techniques, improve the sensitivity and resolution in many applications. Some examples of applications are: targeting of liposomes containing biotinylated NGF to cells bearing TrkA NGF receptors13; elucidating the kinetics and route of ligand-induced internalization of the p75 receptor through signaling endosomes in cycling and differentiated PC12 cells using biotinylated derivative of NGF14; electrically controlled NGF-Biotin delivery from biotin-doped conductive polymer15; studying the retrograde axonal transport mechanism of NGF signals from the axon terminal to the cell body16,17.

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    mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin
    NGF localization in mouse cerebellumLocalization of NGF in mouse frozen brain floating sections using mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B), (10 nM), followed by Extravidin conjugated to Cy3 (red). Blue indicates DAPI nissl counterstain. mouse NGF labeling (red) is restricted to Purkinje cells (arrow). G = Granule layer, P = Purkinje layer, M = Molecular layer.


    Retrograde transport of Alomone Labs mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin conjugated to Qdot in DRG explants.
    Dorsal root ganglia explant from E13.5 mice were grown 3 days in compartmental chambers. 4 nM of mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B) conjugated to Qdot605 were added to the distal axon chamber. Retrograde transport of Qdot-NGF was imaged along one axon. Pictures were taken every 2 sec at x60 magnification.

    Last update: 01/01/2019

    mouse NGF 2.5S-Biotin (#N-240-B) is a highly pure and biologically active conjugated protein.

    Working with biotinylated NGF enables:

    ✓ Targeting liposomes containing biotinylated NGF to cells bearing TrkA receptors
    ✓ Elucidating the kinetics and route of ligand-induced internalization of the p75 receptor
    ✓ Studying the retrograde axonal transport mechanism of NGF signals from the axon terminal to the cell body.

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    Citations
    Product citations
    1. KC, R. et al. (2016) Ann. Rheum. Dis. In press.
    2. Tanaka, Y. et al. (2016) Neuron 90, 1215.
    3. Villarin, J.M. et al. (2016) Nat. Commun. 7, 13865.
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