FGF-9, Human

DESCRIPTION

Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) is a heparin binding growth factor that belongs to the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. FGF-9 was isolated as a secreted factor that exhibits a growth-stimulating effect on cultured glial cells. In nervous system, this protein is produced mainly by neurons and may be important for glial cell development.

DETAILS

Form: Lyophilized
Purity: > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE> 95% as analyzed by HPLC
Species: Human
Product Line: Growth Factors
Expression System: E. coli
Storage Stability: Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Biological Activity: ED50 < 2.0 ng/ml , measured by a cell proliferation assay using 3T3 cells, corresponding to a specific activity of > 5.0× 105 units/mg.
Protein Construction: FGF-9 (Met1-Ser208)\nAccession # P31371