KGF Recombinant Protein

Product Specifications

Background

KGF/FGF-7 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. KGF/FGF-7 is a mitogen factor specific for epithelial cells and keratinocytes. KGF/FGF-7 signals through FGFR 2b. KGF/FGF-7 plays a role in kidney and lung development, angiogenesis, and wound healing. Recombinant human KGF/FGF-7 is a 18.9 kDa protein consisting of 163 amino acid residues.

CAS Number

9000-83-3

NCBI Gene ID

2252

Swiss Prot

P21781

Accession Number

NP_002000.1

Type

Recombinant Proteins

Source

E. coli

Field of Research

Cancer, Cell Cycle, Growth Factors, Signal Transduction

Purity

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

Shipping Conditions

Room Temp

Storage Conditions

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