Murine IGF-I

IGF-I, murine recombinant
An endocrine hormone binding to IGF1R
Product Overview
Product Name: IGF-I, murine recombinant
Alternate Names / Synonyms: Murine IGF-I, IGF-I, IGFI, IGF I, IGF-1, IGF 1, IGF1, IGFI m-IGF-I, rm-IGF-I, recombinant murine IGF-I, recombinant IGF-I, IGF
Gene Symbol: IGF1A
Accession #: P05017
Gene ID: 16000
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Sterile filtered and lyophilized with no additives
Molecular Weight: 7.6 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥98%
Purity by HPLC: ≥98%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by cell proliferation assay using FDC-P1 cells is <2.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >5 x 10⁵ units/mg. For most in vitro applications, the IGF-I exerts its biological activity in the concentration range of 1 to 20 ng/ml.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: IGF-I (insulin-like Growth Factor-I) is a polypeptide growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of a wide range of cell types including muscle, bone, and cartilage tissue. Murine IGF-I is a 7.6 kDa protein containing 70 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans.