HB-EGF Rabbit pAb (APR22951N)

Heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF) is a 12-16 kDa member of the epidermal growth factor (EGF) family. It possesses an EGF-like domain, and a heparin-binding motif. Mature HB-EGF is a soluble peptide thatarises from proteolytic processing of the transmembrane form. Human HB -EGF shows 76% and 73% aasequence identity with rat and mouse HB-EGF, respectively. It is required for normal cardiac valve formationand normal heart function, promotes smooth muscle cell proliferation. It may be involved in macrophage-mediated cellular proliferation; it is mitogenic for fibroblasts, but not endothelial cells. HB-EGF classified as agroup 2 ErbB ligand based on its ability to activate both the EGF/ErbB1 and ErbB4 receptors. Activityassociated with ErbB4 binding appears to be limited to non -mitogenic actions, while EGFR binding inducesboth mitogenic and non-mitogenic activity.

We constantly strive to ensure we provide our customers with the best antibodies. As a result of this work we offer this antibody in purified format. We are in the process of updating our datasheets. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team. This product is a high quality HB-EGF Rabbit pAb (APR22951N) .