human FGF-8

FGF-8, human recombinant
A heparin binding growth factor, stimulating the proliferation and activation of cells expressing FGFR
Product Overview
Alternate Names / Synonyms: human FGF-8, FGF-8, FGF8, FGF 8, h-FGF-8, rh-FGF-8, recombinant human FGF-8, recombinant FGF-8, FGF
Gene Symbol: FGF-8
Accession #: P55075
Gene ID: 2253
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Lyophilized in 10 mM Tris, pH 8.0 + 75 mM NaCl. The protein may appear as a haze or film, which may not be seen at the bottom of the vial.
Molecular Weight: 22.4 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥95%
Purity by HPLC: N/A
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by BaF3 cells expressing FGF receptors is <0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >2 x 10⁶ units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in 5 mM Tris, pH 8.0 to a concentration of 0.1-1 mg/ml. This solution can be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for future use. Repeated freeze/thaw cycles will result in some loss of activity.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: Fibroblast Growth Factor-8 (FGF-8) is also known as Androgen-induced Growth Factor (AIGF), a heparin binding growth factor, which stimulates the proliferation and activation of cells that express the FGF receptors. Recombinant human FGF-8 is a 22.4 kDa protein containing 193 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.