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FGF-1/FGF-acidic, murine recombinant
An acidic heparin binding growth factor stimulating the proliferation of a variety of cells
Product Overview
Product Name: FGF-1/FGF-acidic, murine recombinant
Alternate Names / Synonyms: HBGF-1, ECGF-β, FIBP, FGFIBP, FIBP-1, ECGF, ECGFA, GLIO703, FGF1, FGF-a, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Fibroblast growth factor 1, Acidic fibroblast growth factor, Endothelial cell growth factor, Heparin-binding growth factor 1, acidic FGF, FGF acidic
Gene Symbol: FGF-1
Accession #: P61148
Gene ID: 14164
Source: E. coli
Appearance: Lyophilized protein
Physical Form Description: Lyophilized from 1 mg/ml solution of 5 mM NaP, pH 7.5 + 75 mM NaCl.
Molecular Weight: 15.9 kDa
Purity by SDS-PAGE: ≥98%
Purity by HPLC: ≥98%
Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
Biological Activity: The ED₅₀ as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by 3T3 cells in the presence of heparin is 0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >2 x 10⁵units/mg.
Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°C for future use. Repeated freeze/thaw cycles will result in some loss of activity.
Storage Temp.: -20°C
Shipping: Gel pack
Background Information: FGF-1 is an acidic heparin binding growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of a wide variety of cells including mesenchymal, neuroectodermal and endothelial cells. Recombinant murine FGF-1 is a 15.9 kDa protein containing 141 amino acid residues.
Handling: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
Usage: For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans. |