FGF-18, Rat

Product Specifications

UNSPSC Description

FGF-18 Protein, Rat is a heparin-binding polypeptide growth factor, involved in cartilage growth, maturation and the development of functional cartilage and bone tissue.

Type

Recombinant Proteins

Assay Protocol

https://www.medchemexpress.com/cytokines/fgf-18-protein-rat.html

Purity

95.00

Smiles

EENVDFRIHV ENQTRARDDV SRKQLRLYQL YSRTSGKHIQ VLGRRISARG EDGDKYAQLL VETDTFGSQV RIKGKETEFY LCMNRKGKLV GKPDGTSKEC VFIEKVLENN YTALMSAKYS GWYVGFTKKG RPRKGPKTRE NQQDVHFMKR YPKGQTELQK PFKYTTVTKR SR

Molecular Weight

Approximately 20.1 kDa

References & Citations

[1]Barr L, et al. The effect of recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-18 on articular cartilage following single impact load. J Orthop Res. 2014 Jul;32(7):923-7.|[2]Chen T, et al. Fibroblast growth factor 18 promotes proliferation and migration of H460 cells via the ERK and p38 signaling pathways. Oncol Rep. 2017 Feb;37(2):1235-1242.