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Endothelial cell growth supplement from bovine neural tissue

powder, suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

ECGS, Endothelial Mitogen

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Endothelial cell growth supplement from bovine neural tissue, ECGS, suitable for cell culture

biological source

bovine neuroblastoma

Quality Level

form

powder

potency

2-200 μg/mL ED50/EC50

quality

endotoxin tested

packaging

pkg of 15 and 5X15 mg

storage condition

avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

≤20 EU/vial (LAL test)

color

tan to brown

solubility

water: soluble (1 vial reconstituted with 1 ml 0.85% NaCl)

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Endothelial cell growth supplement (ECGS) comprises acidic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF) and basic FGF (bFGF).

Application

Endothelial cell growth supplement from bovine neural tissue has been used as a supplement in Dulbecco′s modified Eagle′s medium supplement and F-12K media supplement for human umbilical vein endothelial cells culture.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Endothelial cell growth supplement (ECGS) improves proliferation of human saphenous vein endothelial cells (HSVEC) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). It coordinates with interleukin 1 (IL-1) and mediates matrix remodelling in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs). It is essential for endothelial cells proliferation and adipose-derived stem cell (ASC) differentiation. An extract of bovine neural tissue containing growth promoting factors for vascular endothelial cells of mammalian origin. ECGS has also been reported to be beneficial as a media supplement for the fusion and growth of hybridoma cells in monoclonal antibody production.

Preparation Note

ECGS is an extract of bovine neural tissue containing growth promoting factors for vascular endothelial cells of mammalian origin. Endothelial cell growth supplement is prepared using a modification of the method of Maciag, et al., and is lyophilized from a sterile solution containing NaCl and streptomycin sulfate.

Analysis Note

The proliferative activity of endothelial cell growth supplement (ECGS) is tested in culture using fetal bovine heart endothelial cells (ATCC CRL 1395) seeded at low density. The EC50 is defined as the effective concentration of growth factor that elicits a 50% increase in cell growth in a cell based bioassay.

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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