Description
Recombinant Human FGF8a/FGF-8a Protein (Active) | PKSH030497 | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Synonyms: AIGF;FGF-8;HBGF-8;HH6;KAL6
Active Protein: Active protein
Activity: A DNA sequence encoding the human FGF8a (NP_149355.1) (Gln23-Arg204) was expressed with an initial Met.
Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the human FGF8a (NP_149355.1) (Gln23-Arg204) was expressed with an initial Met.
Fusion Tag:
Species: Human
Expressed Host: E.coli
Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin: Please contact us for more information.
Stability and Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.
Molecular Mass: 21.3 kDa
Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile 20 mM Tris, 500 mM NaCl, pH 8.5
Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
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. This protein is known to be a factor that supports androgen and anchorage independent growth of mammary tumor cells. Overexpression of this gene has been shown to increase tumor growth and angiogensis. The adult expression of this gene is restricted to testes and ovaries. Temporal and spatial pattern of this gene expression suggests its function as an embryonic epithelial factor. Studies of the mouse and chick homologs revealed roles in midbrain and limb development, organogenesis, embryo gastrulation and left-right axis determination. The alternative splicing of this gene results in four transcript variants.
Research Area: Signal Transduction, Cardiovascular, Cancer, Developmental Biology, Stem cells
