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Catalogue number
CYT-1212
Synonyms
HBGF-7, FGF7, FGF-7, KGF.
Introduction
KGF is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. FGF7 is a potent epithelial cell-specific growth factor, whose mitogenic activity is predominantly exhibited in keratinocytes but not in fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Studies of mouse and rat homologs of this gene implicated roles in morphogenesis of epithelium, reepithelialization of wounds, hair development and early lung organogenesis.
Description
KGF Human Recombinant produced in Oryza Sativa is a single, polypeptide chain having a molecular mass of approximately 19.2kDa. The KGF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Rice Grain
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized KGF from a 0.2μm filtered solution containing no stabilizers.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized KGF in sterile 18MΩ-cm at 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized KGF although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution FGF7 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 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Biological Activity
KGF has full biological activity when compared to standards. The activity is determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of HUVECs and is typically 10ng/ml corresponding to a specific activity of 100,000U/mg.
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.