ActoFactor™ Recombinant Mouse Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase

Specification

Cat.No.

CSC-CTK0796

Description

Excess adiposity is the most important risk in the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Adipose tissue produces several proteins (adipocytokines) such as leptin, adiponectin, resistin, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IL-6, that modulate insulin sensitivity and appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, inflammation, and atherosclerosis. However, the mechanisms by which fat tissue induces insulin resistance and the role of adipocytokines in the pathogenesis of T2DM have not been fully investigated. Visfatin, also known as pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF), is a cytokine that is highly expressed in visceral fat and was originally isolated as a secreted factor that synergizes with IL-7 and stem cell factors to promote the growth of B-cell precursors. Visfatin homologs have been identified in carp, invertebrate mollusks, and bacteria, as well as in vertebrates, including humans and the mouse. It has been postulated to play a role in innate immunity.Visfatin exerts insulin-mimetic effects that are dose-dependent and quantitatively similar to those of insulin in stimulating muscle and adipocyte glucose transport, and in inhibiting hepatocyte glucose production. Intravenous injection of recombinant visfatin in mice decreased plasma glucose in a dose-dependent fashion. In keeping with its insulin-mimetic effects, visfatin was as effective as insulin in reducing hyperglycemia in insulin-deficient diabetic mice. Visfatin was also found to be bound to and activate insulin receptor, causing receptor phosphorylation and the activation of downstream signaling molecules. However, visfatin and insulin did not compete for binding to the insulin receptor, indicating that the two proteins were recognized by different regions of the receptor. Thus, visfatin might play a role in glucose homeostasis and dysregulation in biosynthesis or signal transduction, and might contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetes. Mouse recombinant Visfatin produced in E. coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain of 511 amino acids having an N-terminal 20 aa His-tag. The total molecular mass is 57 kDa (calculated). The recombinant Visfatin has been purified by using proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Species

Mouse

Product Overview

Mouse Nampt expressed in E.coli

Molecular Mass

57 kDa

Size

CAT# CSC-CTK0796-20 (20 μg); CAT# CSC-CTK0796-100 (100 μg)

Expression System

E.coli

Purity

Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis.

Activity

N/A

Endotoxin Level

N/A

Formulation

Sterile-filtered, colorless protein solution (1 mg/ml) in 1x PBS (pH 7.4).

Reconstitution

Please centrifuge product briefly before opening vial. The protein solution can be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at -20°C for future use.

Storage & Stability

The lyophilized protein, though stable at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, is best stored dessicated at -20°C. Reconstituted protein should be used immediately or stored long-term in undiluted working aliquots at –20°C. For long term storage, it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles.

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