Rat VEGF-A Recombinant

Recombinant rat vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) expressed in E. coli cells. Rat recombinant VEGF-A contains 165 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 38.7 kDa. VEGF is an important growth factor involved in both vasculogenesis and angiogenesis.

Product Specifications

Purity

> 97%, as determined by SDS-PAGE and HPLC

Format

Lyophilized powder

Reconstitution

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Shipping Conditions

Room Temperature

Storage Conditions

The lyophilized protein is stable at room temperature for 3 weeks and for at least 2 years from date of receipt when stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, store in working aliquots at 2 - 8° C for up to one week, or at -20°C for up to six months, in the presence of a carrier protein. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.