| Alternative Name: | Fibroblast growth factor 5, Heparin-binding growth factor 5, HBGF-5, Smag-82 |
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| MW: | ~27.7 kDa |
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| Source: | Produced in E. coli. Contains 252 amino acids. |
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| UniProt ID: | P12034 |
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| Formulation: | Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered solution containing 10 mM sodium chloride, pH 7.5. |
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| Purity: | ≥95% (SDS-PAGE) |
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| Endotoxin Content: | ≤1 EU/µg protein (LAL test) |
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| Biological Activity: | 3T3 proliferation with 1 µg heparin; ED50 ≤ 10 ng/mL (≥ 1.0 x 105 units/mg). |
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| Reconstitution: | Reconstitute in sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL. |
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| Shipping: | Ambient |
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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: | FGF-5 functions as a regulatory factor during hair elongation and skeletal muscle development. Fibroblast growth factor 5 (FGF-5) is a secreted heparin-binding growth factor that binds to FGF receptors 1 and 2 (FGFR1 and FGFR2). |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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