Type

Recombinant

Description

FGF-acidic is one of 23 known members of the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development, postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation. FGF-acidic is a non-glycosylated heparin binding growth factor that is expressed in the brain, kidney, retina, smooth muscle cells, bone matrix, osteoblasts, astrocytes and endothelial cells. FGF-acidic has the ability to signal through all the FGF receptors. Recombinant Rat FGF-acidic is a 15.9 kDa protein consisting of 141 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

MFNLPLGNYKKPKLLYCSNGGHFLRILPDGTVDGTRDRSDQHIQLQLSAESAGEVYIKGTETGQYLAMDTEGLLYGSQTPNEECLFLERLEENHYNTYTSKKHAEKNWFVGLKKNGSCKRGPRTHYGQKAILFLPLPVSSD

Source

E. coli

Purity

95%

Biological Activity

Determined by a cell proliferation assay using balb/c 3T3 cells. The expected ED₅₀ is ≤ 0.1 ng/ml, in the presence of 10 µg/ml heparin, corresponding to a specific activity of ≥ 1×10⁷ units/mg.

Endotoxin

Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in 5mM Sodium Phosphate, pH 7.2 to a concentration of ≤0.5 mg/ml. Do not vortex. 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/Expiration

 –20°C