TGF beta 1 Recombinant Protein

Transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF beta 1) is the prototype of a growing superfamily of peptide growth factors and plays a prominent role in a variety of cellular processes, including cell-cycle progression, cell differentiation, reproductive function, development, motility, adhesion, neuronal growth, bone morphogenesis, wound healing, and immune surveillance. TGF- beta 1, TGF- beta 2 and TGF- beta 3 signal via the same heteromeric receptor complex, consisting of a ligand binding TGF- beta receptor type II (T beta R-II), and a TGF- beta receptor type I (T beta R-I) . Signal transduction from the receptor to the nucleus is mediated via SMADs. TGF- beta expression is found in cartilage, bone, teeth, muscle, heart, blood vessels, haematopoitic cells, lung, kidney, gut, liver, eye, ear, skin, and the nervous system.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered solution of 4 mM HCl. It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 ug/ml. Dissolve the lyophilized protein in ddH2O.