| Gene ID |
2253 |
| Accession | P55075 |
| Alternative Name | FGF-8, Androgen-induced growth factor, AIGF, Heparin-binding growth factor 8, HBGF-8<br/>Recombinant Human Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 (FGF8) |
| Species | Human |
| Source | E. coli |
| Description | FGF-8 is a heparin binding protein of the FGF family which works to control cell division, differentiation, and function. These proteins are especially prominent during prenatal development and postnatal growth. FGF-8 can be spliced in four different ways. The products of the FGF-8 splicing events are as follows: FGF8A, 8B, 8E and 8F. This recombinant product represents isoform 8B. |
| Accession | P55075 |
| Functions | The bioactivity was determined in a NIH/3T3 cell proliferation assay. The ED50 was in the range of 0.05 - 0.5 ng/ml. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 ?m filtered solution in 20mM phosphate buffer, 0.2 mM EDTA and 1M NaCl (pH 8.0) |
| Solubility | A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution at 100 μg/mL in sterile PBS containing at least 0.1% human or bovine serum albumin. |
| Appearance | Lyophilized Powder |
| Molecular Weight | 22.5 |
| Purity | >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE |
| Concentration | <1.0 EU/μg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method |
| Shipping Condition | Ambient Temperature |
| Storage Condition | The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70?C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2? - 8?C for one month, or at -20?C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
