Species |
Mouse |
Protein Construction |
Expressed with an N-terminal Met.
FGF-basic (Pro10-Ser154) Accession # P15655 |
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Purity |
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE > 95% as analyzed by HPLC |
Endotoxin Level |
< 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method |
Biological Activity |
ED50 < 0.5 ng/ml, measured by a cell proliferation assay using 3T3 Cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0 × 106 units/mg. |
Expression System |
E. coli |
Apparent Molecular Weight |
~16.4 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. |
Formulation |
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
Reconstitution |
It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O up to 100 μg/ml. |
Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Target Background |
Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic (FGF-basic), also known as HBGF-2, is a non-glycosylated heparin-binding growth factor that belongs to the FGF family. FGF-basic is present in basement membranes and in the subendothelial extracellular matrix of blood vessels. FGF-basic signals through FGFR1, 2, 3 and 4 that plays an important role in the regulation of cell survival, cell division, angiogenesis, cell differentiation and cell migration. |
Synonyms |
Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic; FGF-2; BFGF; FGFB; HBGF-2; bFGF; Prostatropin |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.