Gibco™ Human EGF Recombinant Protein

Description

Recombinant Protein

Carrier-Free Reconstitution: Centrifuge the vial briefly before opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile, PBS buffer to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Make any further dilutions of the reconstituted protein in low endotoxin medium, or a buffered solution containing a carrier protein such as heat inactivated FCS or tissue culture grade BSA Storage: Store the lyophilized protein at 2°C to 8°C, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, apportion into working aliquots and store at ≤-20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

EGF (Epidermal growth factor) exerts its actions by binding to the EGF Receptor, a 170 kDa protein kinase. Activation of EGFR initiates diverse cellular pathways in response to toxic environmental stimuli, or to EGF binding to the receptor, the EGFR forms homo- or heterodimers with other family members. Each dimeric receptor complex initiates a distinct signaling pathway by recruiting different Src homology 2 (SH2) containing effector proteins. EGF is far and wide expressed in kidney, cerebrum, prostrate and salivary glands. EGF acts as a potent mitogenic factor and the phosphorylated receptor recruits adapter proteins like GRB2 that activates complex downstream signaling cascades. EGF activates at least 4 major downstream signaling cascades including the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK, PI3 kinase-AKT, PLCgamma-PKC and STAT modules. Research studies suggest the protein may also play important role in activating the NF-kappa-B signaling cascade. Defects in the EGGF gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4 and dysregulation has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P01133
• For Use With (Application): Control, ELISA, Functional Assay, Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot
• Formulation: protein with no preservative
• Gene ID (Entrez): 1950
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 6.2 kDa
• Name: Human EGF
• Purification Method: Sequential Chromatography
• Quantity: 10 μg
• Endotoxin Concentration: <0.1 ng/ μg
• Gene Alias: AI790464; beta-urogastrone; EGF; Epidermal growth factor; epidermal growth factor (beta-urogastrone); epidermal growth factor precursor; H-EGF; HOMG4; Pro-epidermal growth factor; Pro-epidermal growth factor precursor (EGF); sb:eu639; URG; Urogastrone
• Common Name: EGF
• Biological Activity: ED50 < 0.4 ng/mL; determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of mouse BALB/3T3 cells.
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Species: Human
• Recombinant: Recombinant
• Content And Storage: 4°C
• Classification: Carrier-Free
• Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/μg
• Shipping Condition: Wet Ice
• Expression System: E. coli
• Protein Family: Growth Factors & Receptors
• Protein Form: Recombinant, Ligand
• Form: Lyophilized
• Protein Subtype: EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor)
• Research Category: Stem Cell Research, Oncology
• Product Line: Gibco™
• Purity or Quality Grade: >95% by SDS-PAGE

Safety and Handling

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