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IGF-I, Rat

Recombinant rat Insulin-like Growth Factor I (rrIGF-I) produced in E. coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 71 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rrIGF-I has a molecular mass of 7.8 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by proprietary chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
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Product Introduction
Species Rat
Protein Construction

Expressed with an N-terminal Met.

IGF-I (Gly49-Ala118)
Accession # P08025
Purity > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
> 95% as analyzed by HPLC
Endotoxin Level < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method
Biological Activity ED50 < 10.0 ng/ml, measured by a cell proliferation assay using FDCP-1 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 105 units/mg.
Expression System E. coli
Apparent Molecular Weight ~7.8 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Formulation Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Reconstitution It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O up to 100 μg/ml.
Storage & Stability Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Background
Target Background Insulin-like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) is a single chain 7 kDa growth-promoting polypeptide originally identified as somatomedin-c. It belongs to the IGF family of peptides, which also includes IGF-II and insulin. The gene expression of IGF-I is mainly regulated by Growth Hormone, and IGF-I executes its functions via signaling through transmembrane tyrosine receptors (IGF Receptors). Most circulating IFG-I is associated with the IGF Binding Protein 3 (IGFBP-3), and the IGFBPs may inhibit the actions of IGFs by competing against the IGF Receptors. IGF-I is active in post-natal and adult animals, and is crucial for somatic growth, as IGF-I null mice show marked retardation in utero. IGF-I is involved in the carcinogenesis, and related to the prostate cancer as well.
Synonyms Somatomedin C; IGF-I; IGFI; IGF1; IGF-IA; Mechano growth factor; MGF; Insulin-like Growth Factor-I

For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.