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FGF-2 (human) (rec.)

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Product Details
Synonyms Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor; bFGF; Heparin Binding Growth Factor-2; HBGF-2
Product Type Protein
Properties
Source/Host E. coli
Sequence Human FGF-2 (153aa).
Crossreactivity Human
Biological Activity The ED50 for stimulation of cell proliferation in human umbilical vein endothelial cells by human FGF-2 (basic) has been determined to be in the range of 0.1-2 ng/ml.
MW ~16.5kDa
Purity ≥98% (SDS-PAGE)
Endotoxin Content <0.1ng/µg protein.
Reconstitution Reconstitute with sterile water containing at least 0.1% human or bovine serum albumin to a concentration not lower than 50µg/ml.
Formulation Lyophilized. Contains PBS.
Other Product Data UniProt link P09038: FGF-2 (human)
Shipping and Handling
Shipping BLUE ICE
Short Term Storage +4°C
Long Term Storage -20°C
Handling Advice After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -20°C.
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Centrifuge lyophilized vial before opening and reconstitution.
Use/Stability Stable for at least 6 months after receipt when stored at -20°C.
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Description

FGF-2 plays an important role in the regulation of angiogenesis, cell survival, cell division, wound healing and tissue repair, embryonic development, cell differentiation and cell migration, neuronal function and neural degeneration. It functions as potent mitogen in vitro.

Product References
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  2. Endothelial Heparan Sulfate 6-O-sulfation Levels Regulate Angiogenic Responses of Endothelial Cells to FGF2 and VEGF: C. Ferreras, et al.; J. Biol. Chem. 287, 36132 (2012)
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