FGF-2/FGF-basic, rat recombinant | 4039

FGF-2 is a basic heparin binding growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of a wide variety of cells including mesenchymal, neuroectodermal and endothelial cells. The recombinant rat FGF-2 is a single, non-glycosylated chain containing 145 amino acids and having a molecular weight of 16.3 kDa.

4039 | FGF-2/FGF-basic rat recombinant DataSheet

Biomolecule/Target: FGF-2

Synonyms: Prostatropin, HBGH-2, HBGF-2, FGF-2, FGF-b, Fibroblast Growth Factor

Alternates names: Galectin-1, Lectin galactoside-binding soluble 1, -galactoside- binding lectin L-14-I, Lactose-binding lectin 1, S-Lac lectin 1, Galaptin, 14 kDa lectin, HPL, HBL, Putative MAPK-activating protein PM12, GBP, DKFZp686E23103

Taglines: A growth factor involved in angiogenesis, wound healing and embryonic development

NCBI Gene ID #: 3956

NCBI Gene Symbol: LGALS1

Gene Source: Rat

Accession #: P09382

Recombinant: Yes

Source: E. coli

Purity by SDS-PAGEs: 98%

Assay: SDS-PAGE

Purity: 97%

Assay #2: HPLC

Endotoxin Level: <0.1 ng/g

Activity (Specifications/test method): N/A

Biological activity: Determined by its ability to chemoattract human blood monocytes. Chemotactic activity was observed at a concentration of 2.5 µg/ml with a peak response obtained at 250 µg/ml.

Results: <0.2 ng/ml

Binding Capacity: N/A

Unit Definition: N/A

Molecular Weight: 14.5 kDa

Concentration: N/A

Appearance: Lyophilized protein

Physical form description: Lyophilized from 1 mg/ml solution after extensive dialysis against 20 mM phosphate buffer, pH 7.4 and 130 mM NaCl.

Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute in HO to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers and stored at 4°C for 1 week or –20°for future use.

Amino acid sequence: N/A