Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor GMP (rHuEGF)
Official Full Name
Recombinant Human Epidermal Growth Factor GMP (rHuEGF)
Synonyms
Urogastrone
Squence
Amino Acid Sequence
NSDSECPLSH DGYCLHDGVC MYIEALDKYA CNCVVGYIGE RCQYRDLKWW ELR
Synonyms
Urogastrone
Accession
Gene ID
Summary
Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) was originally discovered in crude preparations of nerve growth factor prepared from mouse submaxillary glands as an activity that induced early eyelid opening, incisor eruption, hair growth inhibition, and stunting of growth when injected into newborn mice. Human EGF was isolated from urine based on its inhibitory effect on gastric secretion and named urogastrone, accordingly. EGF is prototypic of a family of growth factors that are derived from membrane-anchored precursors. All members of this family are characterized by the presence of at least one EGF structural unit (defined by the presence of a conserved 6 cysteine motif that forms three disulfide bonds) in their extracellular domain. EGF is initially synthesized as a 130 kDa precursor transmembrane protein containing 9 EGF units. The mature soluble EGF sequence corresponds to the EGF unit located proximal to the transmembrane domain. The membrane EGF precursor is capable of binding to the EGF receptor and was reported to be biologically active. Mature human EGF shares 70 % a.a. sequence identity with mature mouse and rat EGF.
Source
Escherichia coli.
Molecular Weight
Approximately 6.2 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 53 amino acids.
Biological Activity
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine Balb/c 3T3 cells is less than 0.1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 × 107 IU/mg.
Appearance
Sterile filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Endotoxin
Less than 0.01 EU/ug of rHuEGF GMP as determined by LAL method.
Reconstitution
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.
Stability and Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.A minimum of 12 months when stored at ≤ -20 °C as supplied. Refer to lot specific COA for the Use by Date.1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
References
1. Chevalier RL, Goyal S, Thornhill BA. 1999. J Urol, 162: 1532-6.2. Gehm BD, McAndrews JM, Jordan VC, et al. 2000. Mol Cell Endocrinol, 159: 53-62.3. Yang H, Sun X, Wang Z, et al. 2003. J Membr Biol, 194: 47-58.4. Cohen S. 2008. J Biol Chem, 283: 33793-7.
Purity
> 98 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.
SDS-PAGE
Pack Size
5ug/100ug
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