Basic fibroblast growth factor is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. This protein functions as a modifier of endothelial cell migration and proliferation, as well as an angiogenic factor. It acts as a mitogen for a variety of mesoderm- and neuroectoderm-derived cells in vitro, thus is thought to be involved in organogenesis. Three alternatively spliced variants encoding different isoforms have been described. The heparin-binding growth factors are angiogenic agents in vivo and are potent mitogens for a variety of cell types in vitro. There are differences in the tissue distribution and concentration of these 2 growth factors.
Store at -20℃
| Source |
HEK |
| Formulation |
The FGF2 was filtered (0.2µm) and lyophilized from 0.68mg/ml in 1xPBS. |
| Purity |
Greater than 95% as obsereved by SDS-PAGE.. |
| Biological Activity |
The specific activity was determined by the dose dependent stimulation of proliferation of the Balb/c 3T3 cell line, the ED50 is 0.007ng/ml. |
| Stability |
Lyophilized FGF-2 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution FGF-b 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). |
