FGF-18 (Fibroblast growth factor-18), Human
FGF-18 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. FGF-18 is required for normal skeletal development. It recruits osteoclasts and osteoblasts to the growth plate, promotes osteoclast formation and function, inhibits osteoblast differentiation, promotes skeletal vascularization, and induces chondrocyte hypertrophy and cartilage matrix formation.
Sequence:
MAEENVDFRIHVENQTRARDDVSRKQLRLYQLYSRTSGKHIQVLGRRISARGEDGDKYAQLLVETDTFGSQVRIKGKETEFYLCMNRKGKLV
GKPDGTSKECVFIEKVLENNYTALMSAKYSGWYVGFTKKGRPRKGPKTRENQQDVHFMKRYPKGQPELQKPFKYTTVTKRSR
with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus
UnitProt ID:
O76093
Source:
Escherichia coli
Endotoxin Test:
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity:
Measure by its ability to induce 3T3 cells proliferation. The ED50 for this effect is 1.3-2.0 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human FGF-18 is > 5 x 105 IU/mg.
Purity:
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Form:
Lyophilized
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 8.0.
Reconstitution:
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H₂O to a concentration not less than 200 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved.
Stability & Storage:
This product is stable after storage at:
• -20°C for 12 months in lyophilized state from date of receipt.
• -20°C or -80°C for 1 month under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue ice
MAEENVDFRIHVENQTRARDDVSRKQLRLYQLYSRTSGKHIQVLGRRISARGEDGDKYAQLLVETDTFGSQVRIKGKETEFYLCMNRKGKLV
GKPDGTSKECVFIEKVLENNYTALMSAKYSGWYVGFTKKGRPRKGPKTRENQQDVHFMKRYPKGQPELQKPFKYTTVTKRSR
with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus
UnitProt ID:
O76093
Source:
Escherichia coli
Endotoxin Test:
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity:
Measure by its ability to induce 3T3 cells proliferation. The ED50 for this effect is 1.3-2.0 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human FGF-18 is > 5 x 105 IU/mg.
Purity:
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Form:
Lyophilized
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 8.0.
Reconstitution:
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H₂O to a concentration not less than 200 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved.
Stability & Storage:
This product is stable after storage at:
• -20°C for 12 months in lyophilized state from date of receipt.
• -20°C or -80°C for 1 month under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue ice