FGF-Basic Recombinant Protein

Product Specifications

Background

FGF-basic is one of 23 known members of the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development and postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation. FGF-basic is a non-glycosylated heparin binding growth factor that is expressed in the brain, pituitary, kidney, retina, bone, testis, adrenal gland liver, monocytes, epithelial cells and endothelial cells. FGF-basic signals through FGFR 1b, 1c, 2c, 3c and 4. Recombinant murine FGF-basic is a 16.2 kDa protein consisting of 145 amino acid residues.

CAS Number

9000-83-3

NCBI Gene ID

14173

Swiss Prot

P15655

Accession Number

NP_032032.1

Type

Recombinant Proteins

Source

E. coli

Purity

Greater than 95% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Shipping Conditions

Room Temp

Storage Conditions

The lyophilized FGF-Basic recombinant protein is stable for at least 2 years from date of receipt at -20˚ C. Reconstituted FGF-Basic is stable for at least 3 months when stored in working aliquots with a carrier protein at -20˚ C. As with any protein, exposing FGF-Basic 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.