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PDGF-AA, Mouse

Recombinant Mouse Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-AA(PDGF-AA) produced in E.coli is a disulfide-linked homodimer containing two non-glycosylated polypeptide chains of 125 amino acids each. A fully biologically active molecule, rmPDGF-AA has a molecular mass of 28.7 kDa analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE and is obtained by chromatographic techniques at GenScript.
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Product Introduction
Species Mouse
Protein Construction

Expressed with an N-terminal Met.

PDGF-AA (Ser87-Thr211)
Accession # P20033
Purity > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin Level < 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method
Biological Activity ED50 < 50.0 ng/ml, measured in a cell proliferation assay using 3T3 cells.
Expression System E. coli
Apparent Molecular Weight ~28.7 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 Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-AA (PDGF-AA) is one of five dimers (PDGF-AA, AB, BB, CC, and DD) formed by 4 different PDGF subunits. In chemical terms, platelet-derived growth factor is a dimeric glycoprotein composed of two A (-AA) or two B (-BB) chains or a combination of the two (-AB). The dimeric isoforms PDGF­AA, AB and BB are differentially expressed in various cell types, and their effects are mediated through two distinct receptors termed α and β. Differences exist in isoform binding to each receptor. Ingeneral, PDGF isoforms are potent mitogens for connective tissue cells including dermal fibroblasts, glial cells, arterial smooth muscle cells and some epithelial andendothelial cells. In addition to its activity as a mitogen, PDGF is chemotactic for fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, neutrophils and mononuclear cells. PDGF-AA plays a significant role in blood vessel formation (angiogenesis).
Synonyms PDGFAA; Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-AA; Glioma-derived growth factor; GDGF; Osteosarcoma-derived Growth Factor; ODGF

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