Fibroblast Growth Factor 10, active (FGF10), Recombinant, Human

Plays an important role in the regulation of embryonic development, cell proliferation and cell differentiation. Required for normal branching morphogenesis. May play a role in wound healing. {ECO:0000269, PubMed:16597617}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by thymidine uptake assay using FGF-receptors transfected BaF3 cells is less than 0.5ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of ?2x10e6 IU/mg. Sequence: LGQDMVSPEA TNSSSSSFSS PSSAGRHVRS YNHLQGDVRW RKLFSFTKYF LKIEKNGKVS GTKKENCPYS ILEITSVEIG VVAVKAINSN YYLAMNKKGK LYGSKEFNND CKLKERIEEN GYNTYASFNW QHNGRQMYVA LNGKGAPRRG QKTRRKNTSA HFLPMVVHS, Molecular Weight: 19.1kD, PubMed ID: 9287324, 15489334, 15806171, 16597617, 20094046, 12591959, 15654336, 16630169, 16501574, Gene Name: FGF10, Swiss Prot: O15520, Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.