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Catalogue number
CYT-217
Synonyms
Urogastrone, URG, EGF.
Introduction
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. EGF stimulates the growth of various epidermal and epithelial tissues in vivo and in vitro and of some fibroblasts in cell culture.
Description
Epidermal Growth Factor Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 53 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 6.2kDa. The EGF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
EGF was lyophilized from a concentrated (1mg/ml) solution containing PBS pH-7.4.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Epidermal Growth Factor in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized Epidermal Growth Factor Recombinant although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution EGF should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 98.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
NSDSECPLSH DGYCLHDGVC MYIEALDKYA CNCVVGYIGE RCQYRDLKWW ELR.
Biological Activity
The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine Balb/c 3T3 cells is less than 0.1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >1.0x107 IU/mg.
References
1.Title:Activation of the Hedgehog pathway in pilocytic astrocytomas.
Publication:Neuro Oncol (2010) 12 (8): 790-798. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noq026 First published online: March 11, 2010
Link:EGF prospec publication
2.Title:Evaluation of bioactivity and effect of polymeric stabilizers during heat treatment for the unfolded fraction of human epidermal growth factor.
Publication:SEN'I GAKKAISHI vol.67,nov.8(2011)
Link:EGF Human prospec publication
3.Title:GPR56 is essential for testis development and male fertility in mice.
Publication:Article first published online: 27 OCT 2010 DOI: 10.1002/dvdy.22468
Link:Epidermal Growth Factor prospec publication
4.Title:Changing the Receptor Specificity of Anthrax Toxin.
Publication:doi: 10.1128/?mBio.00088-12 1 May 2012 mBio vol. 3 no. 3 e00088-12
Link:Epidermal Growth Factor Human prospec publication
5.Title:Characterization of Non-Specific Cytotoxic Cell Receptor Protein 1: A New Member of the Lectin-Type Subfamily of F-Box Proteins.
Publication:Kallio H, Tolvanen M, J?nis J, Pan P-w, Laurila E, et al. (2011) Characterization of Non-Specific Cytotoxic Cell Receptor Protein 1: A New Member of the Lectin-Type Subfamily of F-Box Proteins. PLoS ONE 6(11): e27152. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0027152
Link:EGF Protein prospec publication
6. Title: Cancer-Associated Carbonic Anhydrases IX and XII: Effect of Growth Factors on Gene Expression in Human Cancer Cell Lines.
Publication: Journal of Cancer Molecules 5(3): 73-78, 2010.
7. Title: EGR-1 activation by EGF inhibits MMP-9 expression and lymphoma growth
Publication: Blood 116.5 (2010): 759-766.
Link: Epidermal Growth Factor Protein prospec publication
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.