Type

Recombinant

Description

IGF-BP3 is a 30 kDa, cysteine-rich secreted protein. It is the major IGF binding protein present in the plasma of human and animals, and it is also found in α-granules of platelets. In addition to its ability to modulate the activity of IGF-I and IGF-II, IGF-BP3 exerts inhibitory effects on follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) activity. Decreased plasma levels of IGF-BP3 often results in dwarfism, whereas elevated levels of IGF-BP3 may lead to acromegaly. The expression of IGF-BP3 in fibroblasts is stimulated by mitogenic growth factors, such as Bombesin, Vasopressin, PDGF, and EGF. Recombinant Human IGF-BP3 is a 28.8 kDa protein consisting of 264 amino acid residues.

Amino Acid Sequence

GASSGGLGPVVRCEPCDARALAQCAPPPAVCAELVREPGCGCCLTCALSEGQPCGIYTERCGSGLRCQPSPDEARPLQALLDGRGLCVNASAVSRLRAYLLPAPPAPGNASESEEDRSAGEVESPSVSSTHRVSDPKFHPLHSKIIIIKKGHAKDSQRYKVDYESQSTDTQNFSSESKRETEYGPCRREMEDTLNHLKFLNVLSPRGVHIPNCDKKGFYKKKQCRPSKGRKRGFCWCVDKYGQPLPGYTTKGKEDVHCYSMQSK

Source

E. coli

Purity

98%

Biological Activity

The ED ₅₀ was determined by its ability to inhibit IGF-II induced proliferation of MCF-7. The expected ED ₅₀ for this effect is ≤ 0.2 µg/ml in presence of 15 ng/ml of human IGF-II.

Endotoxin

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

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 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