Measure by its ability to induce 3T3 cells proliferation. The ED50 for this effect is 0.05-0.12 ng/mL. The specific activity is approximately > 1.4 x 106 IU/mg.
Quality Control Testing:
SDS-PAGE Stained with Coomassie Blue
Recommend Usage:
SDS-PAGE The optimal working dilution should be determined by the end user.
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from PBS, pH 8.0.
Storage Instruction:
Lyophilized protein should be stored at -20°C. Upon reconstitution, protein aliquots should be stored at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Epidermal growth factor has a profound effect on the differentiation of specific cells in vivo and is a potent mitogenic factor for a variety of cultured cells of both ectodermal and mesodermal origin. The EGF precursor is believed to exist as a membrane-bound molecule which is proteolytically cleaved to generate the 53-amino acid peptide hormone that stimulates cells to divide. [provided by RefSeq