The following glial cell derived neurotrophic factor ELISA kits are useful research tools for the measurement of glial cell derived neurotrophic factor in biological samples. In humans this protein is encoded by the GDNF gene. This protein is reported to be a neurotrophic factor that enhances survival and morphological differentiation of dopaminergic neurons and increases their high-affinity dopamine uptake. The canonical protein structure is reported to have an amino acid length of 211 residues, a mass of 23.7 kDa, and is a member of the TGF-beta protein family. It has been described to be a secreted protein. As many as 5 protein isoforms have been reported. In certain instances, it is also post-translationally glycosylated. The gene encoding this protein has been associated with the disease, Hirschsprung disease. This protein may also be known as ATF1, ATF2, HFB1-GDNF, HSCR3, glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor, and ATF.
Some glial cell derived neurotrophic factor ELISA kits can detect targets at levels as low as 2.74 pg/mL and as high as 20 ng/mL. Use the search filters to narrow your search and click on the ELISA kits below for more detailed information, such as reactivity and assay sensitivity.