Recombinant Rat Epidermal Growth Factor (rRtEGF)
EGF is a potent growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of various epidermal and epithelial cells. Additionally, EGF has been shown to inhibit gastric secretion, and to be involved in wound healing. EGF signals through a receptor known as c-erbB, which is a class I tyrosine kinase receptor. This receptor also binds with TGF-α and VGF (vaccinia virus growth factor) .
Product Specifications
Source
Escherichia coli.
Field of Research
Stem Cell & Developmental Biology
Endotoxin
Less than 1EU/mg of rRtEGF as determined by LAL method.
Purity
97% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Bioactivity
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 was determined by a cell proliferation assay using BALB/c 3T3 cells is 1 x 107 units/mg.
Form
Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Molecular Weight
6.2 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 54 amino acids, including 3 intramolecular disulfide-bonds.
Storage Conditions
Notes
For research use only.
Applications Notes
Preservative
Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
AA Sequence
MNSNTGCPPS YDGYCLNGGV CMYVESVDRY VCNCVIGYIG ERCQHRDLRW WKLR
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