Synonyms:
androgen-induced growth factor, heparin-binding growth factor 8, AIGF, KAL6, FGF-8, HBGF-8, FGF-8b, HBGF
Description:
Background: FGF-8 (FGF-8b) is a heparin binding growth factor belonging to the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development and postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular prolife
Uniprot Name:
Fibroblast growth factor 8
Molecular Weight:
22.4 kDa
Physical State:
Lyophilized
Purity:
>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
Biological Activity:
ED50: <0.5 ng/ml (Determined by the dose - dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by BaF3 cells expressing FGF - receptors).
Specific Activity:
>2 x 10E6 U/mg
Endotoxin Level:
<0.1 ng/�g (1/�g)
Amino Acid Sequence:
MQVTVQSSPNFTQHVREQSLVTDQLSRRLIRTYQLYSRTSGKHVQVLANKRINAMAEDGDPFAKLIVETDTFGSRVRVRGAETGLYICMNKKGKLIAKSNGKGKDCVFTEIVLENNYTALQNAKYEGWYMAFTRKGRPRKGSKTRQHQREVHFMKRLPRGHHTTEQSLRFEFLNYPPFTRSLRGSQRTWAPEPR
Storage/Stability:
Lyophilized protein is stable at -20℃C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, aliquot and store with a carrier protein at -20℃C for ?3 months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
