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EGF (Leu 21) Human

EGF (Leu 21) Human

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  • EGF (Leu 21) Human

  • Epidermal Growth Factor (Leu-21) Human Recombinant
  • CYT-466
  • Shipped at Room temp.

Catalogue number

CYT-466

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

EGF 21-Leu Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 53 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 6205 Dalton.
The EGF 21-Leu is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Source

Escherichia Coli.

Physical Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Formulation

The protein was lyophilized from a concentrated (1mg/ml) solution with no additives.

Solubility

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Epidermal Growth Factor 21-Leu 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 21 Leu although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution EGF 21-Leu 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.

Purity

Greater than 98.0% as determined by(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

Amino acid sequence

The sequence of the first five N-terminal amino acids was determined and was found to be Asn-Ser-Asp-Ser-Glu.

Biological Activity

The ED50, calculated by the dose-dependant proliferation of MDCK cells is < 10ng/ml concentration corresponding to a Specific Activity of 100,000IU/mg.

Safety Data Sheet

Usage

Prospec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY.They may not be used as drugs,agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
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