Human IGF-BP3 ( rHuIGF-BP3 )

• Catalog Number: orb1494967
• Category: Proteins
• Description: IGF-BP3 is a 30 kDa cysteine-rich secreted protein. It is the major IGF binding protein present in the plasma of human and animals and it is also found in α-granules of platelets. In addition to its ability to modulate the activity of IGF-I and IGF-II, IGF-BP3 exerts inhibitory effects on follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) activity. Decreased plasma levels of IGF-BP3 often results in dwarfism, whereas elevated levels of IGF-BP3 may lead to acromegaly. The expression of IGF-BP3 in fibroblasts is stimulated by mitogenic growth factors such as Bombesin, Vasopressin, PDGF, and EGF.
• Form/Appearance: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
• MW: 28.8 kDa protein consisting of 264 amino acid residues..
• Protein Sequence: GASSGGLGPVVRCEPCDARALAQCAPPPAVCAELVREPGCGCCLTCALSEGQPCGIYTERCGSGLRCQPSPDEARPLQALLDGRGLCVNASAVSRLRAYLLPAPPAPGNASESEEDRSAGEVESPSVSSTHRVSDPKFHPLHSKIIIIKKGHAKDSQRYKVDYESQSTDTQNFSSESKRETEYGPCRREMEDTLNHLKFLNVLSPRGVHIPNCDKKGFYKKKQCRPSKGRKRGFCWCVDKYGQPLPGYTTKGKEDVHCYS MQSK
• Source: Escherichia coli.
• Biological Activity: The ED50 was determined by its ability to inhibit IGF-II induced proliferation of MCF-7. The expected ED50 for this effect is ≤ 0.2 µg/ml in presence of 15 ng/ml of human IGF-II, corresponding to a Specific Activity of ＞5000 IU/mg.
• Endotoxins: Less than 1EU/mg of rHuIGF-BP3 as determined by LAL method.
• Storage: This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at < -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
• Expiration Date: 6 months from date of receipt.