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FGF-basic, Rat

Recombinant rat Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic (rrFGF-basic) produced in E. coli is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 146 amino acids. A fully biologically active molecule, rrFGF-basic has a molecular mass of 16.4 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 Gly.

FGF-basic (Pro10-Ser154)
Accession # P13109
Purity > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin Level < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method
Biological Activity ED50 < 0.25 ng/ml, measured by a cell proliferation assay using 3T3 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 4.0 × 106 units/mg.
Expression System E. coli
Apparent Molecular Weight ~16.4 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 Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic (FGF-basic), also known as FGF-2, is a pleiotropic cytokine and one of the prototypic members of the heparin-binding FGF family. Like other FGF family members, FGF-basic has the β trefoil structure. In vivo, FGF-basic is produced by a variety of cells, including cardiomycotes, fibroblasts, and vascular cells. FGF-basic regulates a variety of processes including cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, adhesion, motility, apoptosis, limb formation and wound healing. FGF-basic can be tumorigenic due to its role in angiogenesis and blood vessel remodeling. The angiogenic effects of FGF-basic can produce beneficial cardioprotection during acute heart injury.
Synonyms Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic; FGF-2; BFGF; FGFB; HBGF-2; bFGF; Prostatropin

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