Size
50ug
Storage Conditions
Lyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
Shipping Conditions
The product is shipped at ambient temperature.
Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below.
Molecular Weight
17.15 KDa
Minimum Purity
Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Other Name
Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor
FGF-2
Fgf-2
Fgf2
Fibroblast Growth Factor 2
HBGF-2
Heparin-Binding Growth Factor 2
bFGF
Background
FGF basic is one of 22 mitogenic proteins of the FGF family, which show 35-60% amino acid conservation. Unlike other FGFs, FGF acidic and basic lack signal peptides and are secreted by an alternate pathway. The 17 kDa mouse sequence has 98% aa identity wi