Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic Rat Recombinant ( FGF 2 Rat )

Data sheet

Formulation

FGF-b was lyophilized from 1mg/ml solution after extensive dialysis against 10mM Na2PO4, pH 7.5 and 50mM NaCl.

Solubility

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Rat bFGF in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100ug/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Purity

Greater than 97.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

bFGF Rat Recombinant (FGF-2) produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 146 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 16.4 kDa.The bFGF2 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Protein Background

FGF-basic is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members bind heparin and possess broad mitogenic and angiogenic activities. This protein has been implicated in diverse biological processes, such as limb and nervous system de

Expression host

Escherichia Coli.

Synonyms

HBGH-2, HBGF-2, Prostatropin, FGF-2, FGB-b, Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic, Basic fibroblast growth factor, bFGF, Heparin-binding growth factor 2.

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Stability

Lyophilized Rat bFGF although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution Rat FGF-2 should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.For long term storage it is recommended to

Amino acid sequence

MPALPEDGGGA FPPGHFKDPK RLYCKNGGFF LRIHPDGRVD GVREKSDPHV KLQLQAEERG VVSIKGVCAN RYLAMKEDGR LLASKCVTEE CFFFERLESN NYNTYRSRKY SSWYVALKRT GQYKLGSKTG PGQKAILFLP MSAKS.

Biological Activity

The ED50 range as determined by the dose-dependant proliferation of 3T3 cells was found to be less than 0.13-0.2ng/ml.