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SRP3138

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PDGF-BB human

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

Synonym(s):

Glioma-derived growth factor (GDGF), Osteosarcoma-derived Growth Factor (ODGF), Platelet-Derived Growth Factor-BB

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
eCl@ss:
32190102
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

potency

1.0-3.0 ng/mL ED50

mol wt

24.3 kDa

packaging

pkg of 10 μg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

<0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested

color

white to off-white

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... PDGFB(5155)

General description

PDGFs (platelet-derived growth factors) are disulfide-linked dimers consisting of two 12.0-13.5kDa polypeptide chains, designated PDGF-A and PDGF-B chains. Two distinct signaling receptors used by PDGFs have been identified and named PDGFR-α and PDGFR-β. PDGFR-α is high-affinity receptor for each of the three PDGF forms. On the other hand, PDGFR-β interacts with only PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB. The gene PDGF-B is mapped to human chromosome 22q13.1. Recombinant human PDGF-BB is a 24.3kDa disulfide-linked homodimer of two B chains (218 total amino acids).

Application

PDGF-BB human has been used in the cell viability assay. It has been used as a stimulator in PDGFRα (platelet-derived growth factor receptor α)-positive HTPCs (human testicular peritubular cells).

Biochem/physiol Actions

The three naturally occurring PDGFs (platelet-derived growth factors); PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB, are potent mitogens for a variety of cell types including smooth muscle cells, connective tissue cells, bone and cartilage cells, and some blood cells. The PDGFs are stored in platelet α-granules and are released upon platelet activation. The PDGFs are involved in a number of biological processes, including hyperplasia, chemotaxis, embryonic neuron development, and respiratory tubule epithelial cell development. PDGF-B along with PDGFR-β participates in vascular maturation. It brings smooth muscle cells and pericytes to growing vessels. Heterozygous mutation in PDGF-B is associated with primary familial brain calcification.

Sequence

SLGSLTIAEP AMIAECKTRT EVFEISRRLI DRTNANFLVW PPCVEVQRCS GCCNNRNVQC RPTQVQLRPV QVRKIEIVRK KPIFKKATVT LEDHLACKCE TVAAARPVT

Physical form

Lyophilized from 10 mM Acetic Acid.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 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 stabilizer (example 5% Trehalose) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Dovitinib preferentially targets endothelial cells rather than cancer cells for the inhibition of hepatocellular carcinoma growth and metastasis.
Chen ZY, et al.
Journal of Translational Medicine, 10, 245-245 (2012)
Human testicular peritubular cells host putative stem Leydig cells with steroidogenic capacity.
Landreh L, et al.
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 99, E1227-E1235 (2014)
Arterial smooth muscle cells express platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) A chain mRNA, secrete a PDGF-like mitogen, and bind exogenous PDGF in a phenotype- and growth state-dependent manner.
Sjolund M, et al.
The Journal of Cell Biology, 106, 403-413 (1998)
Mechanism of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) AA, AB, and BB binding to alpha and beta PDGF receptor.
Fretto LJ, et al.
The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 268, 3625-3631 (1993)
Platelets in inflammation and atherogenesis.
Gawaz M, et al.
The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 115, 3378-3384 (2005)

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