• Regulatory status:RUO
• Type:Recombinant
• Source:E. coli
• Other names:Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic, FGF-2, HBGF-2, Prostatropin, FGF basic, FGF-basic
• Species:Murine

Type

Recombinant

Description

FGF-basic is one of 23 known members of the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development, 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 16.3 kDa protein consisting of 145 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

PALPEDGGAAFPPGHFKDPKRLYCKNGGFFLRIHPDGRVDGVREKSDPHVKLQLQAEERGVVSIKGVCANRYLAMKEDGRLLASKCVTEECFFFERLESNNYNTYRSRKYSSWYVALKRTGQYKLGSKTGPGQKAILFLPMSAKS

Source

E. coli

Purity

95%

Biological Activity

Assay #1: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by BaF3 cells expressing FGF receptors is ≤ 0.1 ng/ml corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1×10⁷ units/mg. Assay #2: The ED₅₀ was determined by a cell proliferation assay using balb/c 3T3 cells is ≤ 1.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1×10⁶ units/mg.

Endotoxin

Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at –20°C to –80°C.

Storage/Expiration

 –20°C