Prostatropin, HBGH-2, HBGF-2, FGF-2, FGF-b.

Basic fibroblast growth factor is a member of 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. This protein functions as a modifier of endothelial cell migration and proliferation, as well as an angiogenic factor. It acts as a mitogen for a variety of mesoderm- and neuroectoderm-derived cells in vitro, thus is thought to be involved in organogenesis. Three alternatively spliced variants encoding different isoforms have been described. The heparin-binding growth factors are angiogenic agents in vivo and are potent mitogens for a variety of cell types in vitro. There are differences in the tissue distribution and concentration of these 2 growth factors.

Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 Human Recombinant (FGF-2) produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 154 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 17.2kDa.
The FGF-b is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Escherichia Coli.

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

The protein was lyophilized from a concentrated (1mg/ml) solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Fibroblast Growth Factor Basic in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100μg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.

Lyophilized Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution FGF-b should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Greater than 98.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

AAGSITTLPA LPEDGGSGAF PPGHFKDPKR LYCKNGGFFL RIHPDGRVDG VREKSDPHIK LQLQAEERGV VSIKGVCANR YLAMKEDGRL LASKCVTDEC FFFERLESNN YNTYRSRKYT SWYVALKRTG QYKLGSKTGP GQKAILFLPM SAKS.

The ED50, calculated by the dose-dependant proliferation of BAF3 cells expressing FGF receptors (measured by 3H-thymidine uptake) is <0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 2,000,000 Units/mg.

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1.Title:Activation of the Hedgehog pathway in pilocytic astrocytomas
Publication:Neuro Oncol (2010) 12 (8): 790-798. doi: 10.1093/neuonc/noq026 First published online: March 11, 2010
Link:http://neurooncology.oxfordjournals.org/content/12/8/790.full

2.Title:Phenotype reversion in fetal human liver epithelial cells identifies the role of an intermediate meso-endodermal stage before hepatic maturation
Publication:Advance Online Publication March 4, 2008 doi: 10.1242/?jcs.019315 April 1, 2008 J Cell Sci 121, 1002-1013.
Link:http://jcs.biologists.org/content/121/7/1002.full

3. Title:Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Glial Precursors as a Vehicle for Sulfamidase Production in the MPS-IIIA Mouse Brain .
Publication:

Cell Transplantation

ISSN: 0963-6897

DOI: 10.3727/096368910X498944

Volume 19, Issue 8, pages 985-998

Copyright ? 2010 Cognizant Comm. Corp
Link:http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/cog/ct/2010/00000019/00000008/art00007

4.Title:Adult Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells Differentiate Toward Functionally Active Neurons Under Appropriate Environmental Cues.
Publication: Article first published online: 22 MAY 2008 DOI:10.1634/stemcells.2007-0979 Copyright ? 2008 AlphaMed Press.
Link:http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1634/stemcells.2007-0979/full

5.Title: Successful implantation of physiologically functional bioengineered mouse internal anal sphincter
Publication: ?American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 299.2 (2010): G430-G439.
Link: http://ajpgi.physiology.org/content/299/2/G430