FGF-18 Fibroblast Growth Factor-18 Human Recombinant Protein

• Description:

  FGF-18 Human Recombinant produced in E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 181 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 21.1kDa. The FGF-18 is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

• Synonyms:

  Fibroblast growth factor 18; FGF-18; zFGF5; FGF18

• Gene Name:

  FGF18

• UniProt:

  O76093

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Source:

  Escherichia coli

• Sequence:

  [object Object]

• Purification:

  Greater than 95.0% as determined by (a) Analysis by RP-HPLC and (b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

• Bioactivity:

  506

• Form:

  Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

• Reconstitution:

  2

• Function:

  Plays an important role in the regulation of cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal ossification and bone development. Stimulates hepatic and intestinal proliferation.

• Shipping Conditions:

  Available

• Storage Conditions:

  Lyophilized FGF-18 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution FGF-18 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) . Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

• Other Gene Names:

  Fibroblast growth factor 18

• Subcellular Location:

  Secreted