Ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is a neurotrophic factor that promotes the survival of neuronal cell populations, neurite outgrowth, and neurotransmitter synthesis. CNTF also plays an important protective role during nervous system injury.
Bioactivity Assay:TF-1 cell proliferation; ED50 =325 ng/mL; Bioactivity =3.1 x 10^3 units/mg