Recombinant Mouse FGF8 (E. coli)

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Z200635

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Cat. No.	Z200635
Name	Recombinant Mouse FGF8 (E. coli)
Description	FGF-8 (FGF8-b) is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family, which have wide mitogenic and cell survival activities. Additionally, they participate in a number of biological processes during prenatal development, postnatal growth and tissue generation. FGF family members have been implicated in tumour growth, FGF8 specifically in anchorage independent growth of mammary tumour cells. Adult expression of FGF8 is restricted to the testes and ovaries. As an embryonic epithelial growth factor, FGF8 sets up and maintains the midbrain/hindbrain border, and has further roles in limb development, organogenesis and left-axis determination. Recombinant Murine FGF-8b is a 22.5 kDa heparin binding growth factor consisting of 197 amino acids and shares 100% amino acid identity with human FGF-8b.
Organism	Mouse (M. musculus)
Unit quantity	50 µg
Family	FGF Family
Tag	Tag Free
Gene Symbol	FGF8
Source	E. coli
Species	Mouse (M. musculus)
Appearance	Lyophilized Powder
Molecular Weight	22.5 kDa
Endotoxin Level	<1.0 EU/µg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.
Purity	>95% as determined by SDS-PAGE
Formulation	Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in 20mM phosphate buffer, 0.2 mM EDTA and 1M NaCl (pH 8.0)
Function	The bioactivity was determined in a NIH/3T3 cell proliferation assay. The ED50 was in the range of 0.05 - 0.5 ng/ml.
Reconstitution	A quick spin of the vial followed by reconstitution at 100 μg/mL in sterile PBS containing at least 0.1% human or bovine serum albumin.
Shipping Conditions	This lyophilized protein is shipped at ambient temperature. Cold packs may be used if transit temperatures are elevated. The product remains stable during normal shipping conditions.
Storage	Upon receipt, store lyophilized protein at –70°C for long-term storage. Short-term storage at –20°C is acceptable if necessary. Once reconstituted, store at 2–8°C for up to 1 month, or at –20°C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Usage	For research use only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Material Citation	If use of this material results in a scientific publication, please cite the material in the following manner: Applied Biological Materials Inc, Cat. No. Z200635

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How do I choose the right growth factor for my experiment?

Cell type: Different cells respond to different growth factors. Choose a growth factor that promotes the growth or differentiation of your target cell type.
Desired outcome: Whether you are studying proliferation, differentiation, or survival, different growth factors will promote different cellular behaviors.
Concentration and formulation: Different experiments may require varying concentrations of growth factors.

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	What is the shelf life and storage condition of this product?
	The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2° - 8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.