RecombinantFGF-18, Human
Fibroblast Growth Factor-18 (FGF-18) is a heparin-binding growth factor that is a member of the FGF family. FGF-18 signals through FGFR 1c, 2c, 3c, and 4. FGF-18 plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. FGF-18 is required for normal ossification and bone development. It can also stimulate hepatic and intestinal proliferation.Recombinant human Fibroblast Growth Factor-18 (rhFGF-18) produced in E.coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 174 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rhFGF-18 has a molecular mass of 20.3 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by proprietary chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9000-83-3
Endotoxin
< 0.2 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.
Purity
> 95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Bioactivity
ED50 < 10 ng/ml, measured by a cell proliferation assay using 3T3 Cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0x 10ˆ5units/mg.
Reconstitution
Reconstituted in ddH2O at 100 μg/ml.
Molecular Weight
20.3 kDa, observed by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Storage Conditions
Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Host or Source
Escherichia coli.
Recommended Usage
This material is offered by USA Bioworld biotech for research, laboratory or further evaluation purposes. For research use only.
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