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IGF-II, Human

Recombinant human Insulin-like Growth Factor II (rhIGF-II) produced in E. coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 68 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rhIGF-II has a molecular mass of 7.6 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by proprietary chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
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Product Introduction
Species Human
Protein Construction

Expressed with an N-terminal Met.

IGF-II (Ala25-Glu91)
Accession # P01344-1
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 < 20.0 ng/ml, measured by a cell proliferation assay using FDCP-1 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0 × 104 units/mg.
Expression System E. coli
Apparent Molecular Weight ~7.6 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Formulation Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against 25 mM Tris, pH 8.0.
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 II (IGF-II) is a single chain 7 kDa polypeptide, and shares a high degree of homology with insulin. During circulation in vivo, IGF-II is complexed to high affinity binding proteins, IGF Binding Proteins (IGFBP), which act as circulating reservoirs, transport IGF-II, and prolong the half life of IGF-II. The receptors of IGF-II (IGFRs) are transmembrane tyrosine receptors, and are heterotetrameric consisting of two α-subunits and two β-subunits. IGFRs execute their role via intracellullar signaling molecules, such as IRS, shc, and PI3K. The functions of IGF-II include promoting cell survival, growth, proliferation, differentiation and motility. In particular, IGF-II promotes proliferation, inhibits death, and stimulates transformation in breast cancer cells.
Synonyms Insulin-like Growth Factor-II; Somatamedin A

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