IGF-I Recombinant Protein

Product Specifications

Product Name Alternative

IBP3, BP-53, IBP1, Insulin-like growth factor I, Mechano growth factor, IGF-I

UniProt

P05019

Source

E. coli

Field of Research

Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Signal Transduction

Purity

Greater than 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Bioactivity

The ED50 was determined by a cell proliferation assay using FDC-P1 cells is = 2.0 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of = 5 x 105 units/mg.

Form

Lyophilized

Storage Conditions

The lyophilized IGF-I recombinant protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt at -20°C. Reconstituted IGF-I is stable for at least 3 months when stored in working aliquots with a carrier protein at -20°C. As with any protein, exposing IGF-I recombinant protein to repeated freeze / thaw cycles is not recommended. When working with proteins care should be taken to keep recombinant protein at a cool and stable temperature.