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SRP3329

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EGF from mouse

Animal-component free, recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

URG, Urogastrone

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

mouse

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

potency

≥1x10^7 units/mg

mol wt

6.0 kDa

packaging

pkg of 500 μg

impurities

endotoxin, tested

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

mouse ... EGF(13645)

General description

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a potent growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of various epidermal and epithelial cells. The gene encoding this protein is localized on mouse chromosome 3. Recombinant murine EGF is a 6.0kDa globular protein containing 53 amino acid residues, including three intramolecular disulfide-bonds.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) has been shown to inhibit gastric secretion, and to be involved in wound healing. EGF signals through a receptor known as c-erbB, which is a class I tyrosine kinase receptor. This receptor also binds with transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α) and VGF (vaccinia virus growth factor). Injection of EGF into neonatal and adult rats has been shown to induce neurobehavioral deficits related to schizophrenia.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10 mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 8.5.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.5-1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are essential mediators in epidermal growth factor (EGF)-stimulated corneal epithelial cell proliferation, adhesion, migration, and wound healing.
Huo Y
Experimental Eye Research, 89(6), 876-886 (2009)
Epidermal growth factor therapy and wound healing--past, present and future perspectives.
Hardwicke J
The Surgeon : Journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland, 6(3), 172-177 (2008)
Transforming growth factor alpha and epidermal growth factor in protection and healing of gastric mucosal injury.
Konturek SJ
Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, 27(8), 649-655 (1992)
Gene for lymphoid enhancer-binding factor 1 (LEF1) mapped to human chromosome 4 (q23-q25) and mouse chromosome 3 near Egf.
Milatovich A
Genomics, 11(4), 1040-1048 (1991)
Neurobehavioral deficits of epidermal growth factor-overexpressing transgenic mice: impact on dopamine metabolism.
Eda T
Neuroscience Letters, 547, 21-25 (2013)

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