| Alternative Name: | Fibroblast growth factor-8, FGF-8b, AIGF, HBGF-8 |
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| MW: | ~22.5 kDa |
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| Source: | Produced in E. coli. |
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| UniProt ID: | P55075 |
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| Formulation: | Lyophilized from 10mM sodium phosphate, pH 8.0, containing 75mM NaCl. |
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| Purity: | ≥95% (SDS & HPLC) |
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| Purity Detail: | Sterile filtered through a 0.2 micron filter. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient Temperature |
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| Short Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Scientific Background: | FGF-8 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation, cell differentiation and cell migration. Required for normal brain, eye, ear and limb development during embryogenesis. Required for normal development of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronal system. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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