Reactivity | MuSpecies Glossary |
Applications | PAGE, Bioactivity |
Format | Carrier-Free |
Concentration | LYOPH |
Description | A single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 53 amino acids corresponding to EGF, including 3 intramolecular disulfide-bonds Source: E. coli Uniprot ID: P01132 Amino Acid Sequence: NSYPGCPSSY DGYCLNGGVC MHIESLDSYT CNCVIGYSGD RCQTRDLRWW ELR |
Details of Functionality | EGF protein is 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 x 10^7 IU/mg |
Source | E. coli |
Protein/Peptide Type | Recombinant Protein |
Gene | EGF |
Purity | > 97 % pure by SDS-PAGE and HPLC |
Endotoxin Note | Less than 1 EU/ug of EGF as determined by LAL method. |
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Theoretical MW | 6.0 kDa. Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors. |
Storage | Store at -20 to -70C as supplied. After reconstitution, store at 2 to 8C for 1 month and at -20 to -70C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
Buffer | Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
Preservative | No Preservative |
Concentration | LYOPH |
Purity | > 97 % pure by SDS-PAGE and HPLC |
Reconstitution Instructions | Recommended to centrifuge prior to opening. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/mL. Apportion stock solutions into working aliquots and store at <-20C. |
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