Epidermal Growth Factor, mouse recombinant (rmEGF)

EGF stimulates the growth of various epidermal and epithelial tissues in vivo and in vitro and of some fibroblasts in cell culture. Magnesiotropic hormone that stimulates magnesium reabsorption in the renal distal convoluted tubule via engagement of EGFR and activation of the magnesium channel TRPM6 (By similarity). (www.uniprot.org) Produced in E.coli as a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 53 amino acids including 3 intramolecular disulfide-bonds. Epidermal growth factor has a profound effect on the differentiation of specific cells in vivo and is a potent m