Recombinant Human FGF2 Protein

SKU: orb527074

Description

Fibroblast Growth Factor basic (FGF-basic/FGF-2) is a single-chain polypeptide growth factor that plays a significant role in the process of wound healing and is a potent inducer of angiogenesis. Several different forms of the human protein exist ranging from 18-24 kDa in size due to the use of alternative start sites within the fgf-2 gene. It has a 55 percent amino acid residue identity to FGF-1 and has potent heparin-binding activity. The growth factor is an extremely potent inducer of DNA synthesis in a variety of cell types from mesoderm and neuroectoderm lineages. It was originally named basic fibroblast growth factor based upon its chemical properties and to distinguish it from acidic fibroblast growth factor. Other homologous FGF belonging to the same family are int-2 (FGF-3), FGF-5, FGF-6, K-FGF and KGF (keratinocyte growth factor = FGF-7). All factors are products of different genes, some of which are Oncogene products (FGF-3, FGF-4, FGF-5).

Key Properties

• Source: E. Coli-derived P143-S288
• Reactivity: Human
• Protein Sequence: PALPE DGGSG AFPPG HFKDP KRLYC KNGGF FLRIH PDGRV DGVRE KSDPH IKLQL QAEER GVVSI KGVCA NRYLA MKEDG RLLAS KCVTD ECFFF ERLES NNYNT YRSRK YTSWY VALKR TGQYK LGSKT GPGQK AILFL PMSAK S
• Purification: >95%, by SDS-PAGE quantitative densitometry by Coomassie Blue Staining.
• Purity: >95%
• Endotoxins: Less than 1 EU/μg of rHubFGF as determined by LAL method.

Storage & Handling

• Storage: Lyophilized recombinant mouse Fibroblast Growth Factor basic (FGF-basic/FGF-2) remains stable up to 6 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, rhFGF2 remains stable up to 2 weeks at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C.
• Form/Appearance: Lyophilized
• Disclaimer: For research use only

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UniProt

P09038