Anti-Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor 2 (FGFR2, CD332, Keratinocyte Growth Factor Receptor 2, KGFR)

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are members of a large family of structurally related heparin binding polypeptides (17-38kD) that are potent physiological regulators of growth and differentiation for a wide variety of cells of mesodermal, ectodermal and endodermal origin. FGFs are substantially involved in normal development, wound healing and repair, angiogenesis, a variety of neurotrophic activities, in hematopoiesis as well as in tissue remodeling and maintenance. They have also been implicated in pathological conditions such as tumorigenesis and metastasis. The FGF family consists of at least seventeen members designated FGF1 through FGF17. To date, four genes encoding for high affinity cell surface FGF receptors (FGFRs) have been identified: FGFR1 [flg, cek-1], FGFR2 [bek, cek-3], FGFR3 [cek-2] and FGFR4. Multiple additional variants (isoforms) arising by alternative splicing have been reported. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Immunohistochemistry (trypsin, protease-digested, FFPE tissue): 2-4ug/ml. , Immunoprecipitation: Using whole lysate of transfected cells expressing recombinant human FGFR2., Western Blot: 0.25-0.5ug/ml. Detects two bands at 115 and 125kD., Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Recommended Positive Control: 293T, embryonic kidney cell line, Recommended Tissues: Human umbilical cord, rat kidney and mouse tongue, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.