SRP4039

Fgf-2 from rat

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥97% (SDS-PAGE), ≥97% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): FGB-b, FGF-2, Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic, HBGF-2, Prostatropin
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.32

Properties

• biological source: rat
• recombinant: expressed in E. coli
• Assay: ≥97% (HPLC); ≥97% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: lyophilized
• potency: <0.2 ng/mL
• mol wt: ~16.3 kDa
• packaging: pkg of 50 μg
• storage condition: avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• impurities: endotoxin, tested
• NCBI accession no.: P13109
• UniProt accession no.: P13109
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: rat ... Fgf2(54250)

Description

General description

Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) is a basic heparin binding growth factor and a profibrotic factor. The recombinant mouse FGF-2 is a single, non-glycosylated chain containing 145 amino acids and having a molecular weight of 16.3kDa.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2) stimulates the proliferation of a wide variety of cells including mesenchymal, neuroectodermal and endothelial cells.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 1 mg/ml solution after extensive dialysis against 20 mM phosphate buffer, pH 7.4 and 130 mM NaCl.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Reconstitute in sterile water to 0.1–1 mg/mL.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable