Recombinant EGF, Human

• Catalog Number: orb1494895
• Category: Proteins
• Description: Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a polypeptide growth factor which stimulates the proliferation of a wide range of epidermal and epithelial cells. Recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) is a 6,200 Da protein containing 53 amino acid residues.
• Form/Appearance: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
• MW: 6.0 kDa+/-10% determined by reduced SDS-PAGE
• Protein Sequence: MNSDSECPLS HDGYCLHDGV CMYIEALDKY ACNCVVGYIG ERCQYRDLKW WELR
• Source: Escherichia coli.
• Biological Activity: The ED50, calculated by the dose-dependant proliferation of murine BALB/c 3T3 cells is less then 2 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 5.0×10ˆ5 IU/ mg.
• Endotoxins: Less than 0.1ng/μg (1 EU/μg) of recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) as determined by LAL test.
• Storage: Lyophilized recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor (rhEGF) remains stable up to 12 months at -80°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, rhEGF should be stable up to 4 weeks at 4°C or up to 6 months at -20°C.
• Buffer/Preservatives: Recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) was lyophilized after extensive dialysis against 10mM Phosphate buffer, pH 7.0, 200mM NaCl buffer.
• Alternative names: Epidermal Growth Factor
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) in sterile 18 MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100 µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
• Expiration Date: 6 months from date of receipt.