F4210-01A

Fibroblast Growth Factor, Acidic, Recombinant, Human (FGFa, FGF1, aFGF, AFGF, Beta-endothelial cell growth factor, ECGF, ECGFA, ECGFB, ECGF-beta, FGFA, FGF-alpha, GLIO703, HBGF1, HBGF-1, Heparin-binding growth factor 1 precursor)

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£395.00

SKU:: F4210-01A
Molecular Weight:: 15.5
Purity:: Purified >95% pure by HPLC analysis and SDS gel electrophoresis.
Storage Conditions:: -70°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Format:: Supplied as a liquid in 10mM acetic acid, pH 3.1. Unstable without a carrier protein like gelatin or bovine serum albumin. It is recommended to add some of these proteins, prior to aliquoting, for longer storage.
Extra Details:: Acidic FGF is a mitogen for cells of mesodermal and neuroectodermal origin, including fibroblasts, endothelial cells, astrocytes, neuroblasts, osteoblasts, and smooth muscle cells. This protein is composed of 140aa residues, and has a 55% homology with basic FGF, including two conserved cysteine residues. Biological Activity: Human acidic FGF is mitogenic for a variety of normal cells in culture including fibroblasts, glial cells, vascular endothelial cells. Storage and Stability: Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing and store at -70°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.