Invitrogen™ Human FGF-basic (FGF-2/bFGF) Recombinant Protein

Description

Recombinant Protein

For dilution, use a buffer containing carrier protein, e.g. PBS with 1% BSA or a neutral media containing 10% FCS and freeze in aliquots at -70°C. Reconstitute to 100 μg/mL using distilled water.

FGF2 (FGFb, fibroblast growth factor basic) belongs to the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family, and interacts with high-affinity transmembrane receptors to influence cell proliferation and tissue neovascularization. FGF2 exists as five isoforms with distinct intracellular localizations and functions. The 18 kDa isoform is predominantly cytosolic and acts through cell surface receptors, whereas the 22, 22.5, 24 and 34 kDa isoforms are nuclear and may signal independent of transmembrane receptor pathways. In humans, the gene is located on the q arm of chromosome 4. FGF2 has been implicated in diverse biological processes, such as limb and nervous system development, wound healing, and tumor growth. The mRNA for FGF2 contains multiple polyadenylation sites, and is alternatively translated from non-AUG and AUG initiation codons, resulting in five different isoforms with distinct properties. The CUG-initiated isoforms are localized in the nucleus and are responsible for the intracrine effect, whereas, the AUG-initiated form is mostly cytosolic and is responsible for the paracrine and autocrine effects of this FGF. Diseases associated with FGF2 dysfunction include Kaposi Sarcoma and corneal neovascularization.

Specifications

• Accession Number: P09038
• For Use With (Application): ELISA, Immunoprecipitation, Western Blot
• Formulation: TBS with no preservative
• Gene ID (Entrez): 2247
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 17 kDa
• Name: Human FGF-basic (FGF-2/bFGF)
• Quantity: 50 μg
• Source: E. Coli
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Gene Alias: Basic fibroblast growth factor; basic fibroblast growth factor bFGF; bFGF; FGF; fgf basic; Fgf2; Fgf-2; Fgfb; FGF-b; Fibroblast growth factor; fibroblast growth factor 2; fibroblast growth factor 2 (basic); HBGF-2; Heparin-binding growth factor 2; H-FGF-b-147; H-FGF-b-154; M-FGF-b; Prostatic growth factor; prostatropin
• Common Name: FGF2
• Gene Symbol: FGF2
• Biological Activity: ED50 ≤ 0.1 ng/mL; determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of Balb/c 3T3 cells.
• Conjugate: Unconjugated
• Species: E. coli
• Recombinant: Recombinant
• Sequence: AAGSITTLPA LPEDGGSGAF PPGHFKDPKR LYCKNGGFFL RIHPDGRVDG VREKSDPHIK LQLQAEERGV VSIKGVCANR YLAMKEDGRL LASKCVTDEC FFFERLESNN YNTYRSRKYT SWYVALKRTG QYKLGSKTGP GQKAILFLPM SAKS
• Content And Storage: -20°C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles
• Expression System: E. coli
• Form: Lyophilized
• Protein Subtype: Recombinant