Name : KGF/FGF-7, Human
Product Concentration :
Background :
Keratinocyte Growth Factor (KGF) is a highly specific epithelial mitogen produced by fibroblasts and mesenchymal stem cells. KGF belongs to the heparin binding Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF) family, and is known as FGF-7. However, in contrast to the FGF-1, which binds to all known FGF receptors with high affinity, KGF only binds to a splice variant of an FGF receptor, FGFR2-IIIb. FGFR2-IIIb is produced by most of the epithelial cells, indicating that KGF plays roles as a paracrine mediator. KGF induces the differen-tiation and proliferation of various epithelial cells, including keratinocytes in the epidermis, hair follicles and sebaceous glands, and is responsible for the wound repairs of various tissues, including lung, bladder, and kidney.
Biological Activity :
ED50 5.0 × 105 units/mg.
expression system :
E. coli
Tag :
Expressed with an N-terminal Met. FGF-7 (Cys32-Thr194)Accession # P21781
Protein Accession No. :
P21781
Synonyms :
Keratinocyte Growth Factor; Fibroblast Growth Factor-7; HBGF-7; FGF7
Molecular Weight :
~19 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Purity :
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE> 95% as analyzed by HPLC
Product Concentration :
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS.
Storage and Stability :
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
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