< 0.1 EU per 1 ug of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity:
Measure by its ability to induce 3T3 cells proliferation. The ED 50 for this effect is < 1 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human FGF-2 is approximately > 5 x 105 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 0.01% sarkosyl, PBS, pH 8.0.
Storage Instruction:
Store at -20°C, lyophilized protein is stable for 1 year. After reconstitution with deionized water, store at -20 to -80°C. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members bind heparin and possess broad mitogenic and angiogenic activities. This protein has been implicated in diverse biological processes, such as limb and nervous system development, wound healing, and tumor growth. The mRNA for this gene contains multiple polyadenylation sites, and is alternatively translated from non-AUG (CUG) 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. [provided by RefSeq