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FGF-2/FGF-basic, human recombinant
A growth factor involved in angiogenesis, wound healing and embryonic development
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: human FGF-2, FGF-2, FGF2, FGF 2, h-FGF-2, rh-FGF-2, recombinant human FGF-2, recombinant FGF-2, FGF
Gene Symbol: FGF-2
Accession #: P09038
Gene ID: 2247
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Lyophilized from a 1 mg/ml solution of 5 mM Tris pH 7.6 + 150 mM NaCl
Molecular Weight: 17.2 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥95%
Purity by HPLC: ≥95%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of mouse BALB/c 3T3 cells and is typically less than 3 ng/ml.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in 5 mM Tris, pH 7.6 to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: FGF-2 is a basic heparin binding growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of a wide variety of cells including mesenchymal, neuroectodermal and endothelial cells. The recombinant human FGF-2 is a 17.2 kDa protein containing 154 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans. |