FGF18 Protein

Catalog No. ABIN2721064

Product Details

Target: FGF18 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 (FGF18))

Protein Type: Recombinant

Biological Activity: Active

Origin: Human

Source: Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Application: Functional Studies (Func), Antibody Production (AbP), Protein Interaction (PI), Standard (STD)

Specificity: Optimal preservation of protein structure, post-translational modifications and functions.

Characteristics:

• Recombinant human FGF18 protein expressed in E. coli.
• Produced with end-sequenced ORF clone
• Tested for bioactivity.

Purity: > 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE and Coomassie blue staining

Endotoxin Level: Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).

Biological Activity Comment: ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by BaF3 cells expressing FGF-receptors is less than or equal to 0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2 x 10^6 units/mg.

Application Details

Application Notes: Recombinant human proteins can be used for:
Native antigens for optimized antibody production
Positive controls in ELISA and other antibody assays
Protein-protein interaction
In vitro biochemical assays and cell-based functional assays

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Buffer: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μM filtered solution of 20 mM phosphate buffer,100 mM NaCl, pH 7.2

Handling Advice: Resuspend the protein in the desired concentration in proper buffer

Storage: -80 °C

Storage Comment: Store at -80°C. Thaw on ice, aliquot to individual single-use tubes, and then re-freeze immediately. Only 2-3 freeze thaw cycles are recommended.

Target Details

Target: FGF18 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 18 (FGF18))

Alternative Name: Fgf18 (FGF18 Products)

Synonyms: FGF-18 Protein, ZFGF5 Protein, D130055P09Rik Protein, fgf18 Protein, FGF18 Protein, fgf18l Protein, fibroblast growth factor 18 Protein, fibroblast growth factor 18a Protein, fibroblast growth factor 18b Protein, FGF18 Protein, Fgf18 Protein, fgf18a Protein, Tsp_09844 Protein, fgf18b Protein

Background: The protein encoded by this gene 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. It has been shown in vitro that this protein is able to induce neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. Studies of the similar proteins in mouse and chick suggested that this protein is a pleiotropic growth factor that stimulates proliferation in a number of tissues, most notably the liver and small intestine. Knockout studies of the similar gene in mice implied the role of this protein in regulating proliferation and differentiation of midline cerebellar structures.

Molecular Weight: 20.1 kDa

NCBI Accession: NP_003853

Pathways: Fc-epsilon Receptor Signaling Pathway, EGFR Signaling Pathway, Neurotrophin Signaling Pathway