Human VGF nerve growth factor inducible (VGF) ELISA kit

Secreted polyprotein that is packaged and proteolytically processed by prohormone convertases PCSK1 and PCSK2 in a cell-type-specific manner. VGF and peptides derived from its processing play many roles in neurogenesis and neuroplasticity associated with learning, memory, depression and chronic pain.; Plays a role in the control of body fluid homeostasis by regulating vasopressin release. Suppresses presynaptic glutamatergic neurons connected to vasopressin neurons.; Plays a role in the control of body fluid homeostasis by regulating vasopressin release. Activates GABAergic interneurons which are inhibitory neurons of the nervous system and thereby suppresses presynaptic glutamatergic neurons. Stimulates also feeding behavior in an orexin-dependent manner in the hypothalamus. Functions as a positive regulator for the activation of orexin neurons resulting in elevated gastric acid secretion and gastric emptying.; Secreted multifunctional neuropeptide that binds to different cell receptors and thereby plays multiple physiological roles including modulation of energy expenditure, pain, response to stress, gastric regulation, glucose homeostasis as well as lipolysis. Activates the G-protein-coupled receptor C3AR1 via a folding-upon-binding mechanism leading to enhanced lipolysis in adipocytes. Interacts with C1QBP receptor in macrophages and microglia causing increased levels of intracellular calcium and hypersensitivity.; Plays a role in the regulation of memory formation and depression-related behaviors potentially by influencing synaptic plasticity and neurogenesis. Induces acute and transient activation of the NTRK2/TRKB receptor and subsequent CREB phosphorylation. Induces also insulin secretion in insulinoma cells by increasing intracellular calcium mobilization.; Has bactericidal activity against M. luteus, and antifungal activity against P. Pastoris.

1. Results show that VGF is epigenetically modified in human non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tissues if compared to tumor-free lung tissues, which results in an increased transcription and protein expression. PMID: 29209432
2. results suggest VGF enhances dendritic maturation and that these effects can be altered by common SNPs in the VGF gene PMID: 28287464
3. We conclude that some of the already identified variants in VGF from human polymorphism studies may contribute to eating disorders and obesity. PMID: 27088090
4. Data show although no any significant differences between patient groups and lean subjects of proteins SYT4, BAG3, APOA1, and VAV3, except for VGF protein, there was a trend between the expression of these four genes and their protein levels. PMID: 26337083
5. Data show that two VGF peptides (NAPP-19 and QQET-30) were identified in plasma. PMID: 26562304
6. Data indicate an increased number of neurosecretory protein VGF-expressing T cells in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) compared to aged healthy controls. PMID: 26142708
7. Results indicate that neuron-restrictive silencer factor plays an important role as a repressor of VGF gene regulation in neuroblastoma cells through a mechanism that is dependent on VGF-neuron-restrictive silencer element PMID: 25569790
8. NERPs may be potent endogenous suppressors of glucose-dependent insulin secretion. PMID: 25529453
9. DISC1 knockdown leads to a reduction of VGF in neurons. PMID: 24934694
10. Knock-in mice expressing human VGF were fertile, had increased body weight, whereas those with c-terminal region deletion had reduced adiposity, increased energy expenditure, and improved glucose tolerance. PMID: 25675362
11. We conclude that VGF contributes to survival and function of peripheral T cells PMID: 25013207
12. Among the 19 genes tested, VGF was found to be completely methylated in several Urothelial Cell Carcinoma cell lines PMID: 24830820
13. The expression of NPY and VGF was increased in the arcuate nucleus, but decreased in the nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius in the brains of type-II diabetic patients. PMID: 22808091
14. [review] The vgf gene is induced in vivo by neurotrophins including nerve growth factor (NGF), brain derived growth factor (BDNF) and glial derived growth actor (GDNF), by synaptic activity and by homeostatic and other stimuli. PMID: 21621608
15. VGF is regulated by SOD1 and plays a critical role in motor neuron survival PMID: 21151573
16. localization of neuroendocrine regulatory peptide-1 and-2 (NERP-1 and NERP-2); results suggest that neuroendocrine NERP-1 and NERP-2 might function as local modulatorsin the neuroendocrine system PMID: 20471433
17. VGF is downregulated in bipolar disorder in the CA region of the hippocampus and Brodmann's area 9 of the prefrontal cortex. PMID: 20631166
18. VGF mRNA levels were significantly reduced in drug-free depressed patients, as compared with controls, and were modulated in response to effective antidepressant treatment. PMID: 20164831
19. Application of neurosecretory protein VGF biomarker model to current diagnostic criteria provides an objective biomarker pattern that identifies patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. PMID: 16481598
20. proVGF-related peptides are present in endocrine cells early during development and adulthood and increase in hyperplasia and tumors PMID: 17440014
21. while Vgf may be a reliable biomarker of progression of muscle weakness in patients with ALS, restoration of Vgf expression in spinal cord motor neurons may therapeutically rescue spinal cord motorneurons against excitotoxic injury PMID: 18432310

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[Neurosecretory protein VGF]: Secreted. Cytoplasmic vesicle, secretory vesicle. Note=Stored in secretory vesicles and then secreted, NERP peptides colocalize with vasopressin in the storage granules of hypothalamus.

Central and peripheral nervous systems, synthesized exclusively in neuronal and neuroendocrine cells.

HGNC: 12684

OMIM: 602186

KEGG: hsa:7425

STRING: 9606.ENSP00000249330

UniGene: Hs.587325