Recombinant mouse epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a 8.6kD globular protein containing 77aa residues, including 3 intra-molecular disulfide bonds. EGF is a potent growth factor that stimulates the proliferation of various epidermal and epithelial cells. Additionally, EGF has been shown to inhibit gastric secretion, and to be involved in wound healing. EGF signals through a receptor known as c-erbB, which is a class I tyrosine kinase receptor.
Source:
Recombinant corresponding to aa977-1029 from mouse EGF, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, expressed in E.coli.
Molecular Weight:
~8.6kD (77aa) confirmed by MALDI-TOF
AA Sequence:
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMNSYPGC PSSYDGYCLN GGVCMHIESL DSYTCNCVIG YSGDRCQTRD LRWWELR
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months at -20 degrees 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.