| Alternative Name: | Urogastrone, URG, EGF |
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| MW: | ~6 kDa |
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| Source: | Produced in E. coli. A non-glycoylated protein containnig 53 amino acids. |
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| UniProt ID: | P01132 |
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| Formulation: | Lyophilized. Contains 0.1% trifluoroacetic acid. |
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| Purity: | ≥97% (SDS-PAGE & HPLC) |
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| Endotoxin Content: | ≤ 0.05 EU/µg protein (LAL test) |
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| Reconstitution: | Reconstitute in sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient Temperature |
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| Short Term Storage: | +4°C |
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| Long Term Storage: | -80°C |
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| Handling: | Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -80°C. For long term storage, it is recommended to dilute to working aliquots in a 0.1% BSA solution. |
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| Scientific Background: | Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of epithelial and epidermal cells. EGF family members can bind to different receptor tyrosine kinases. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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