IGF-BP3 is a 30kD cysteine-rich secreted protein. It is the major IGF binding protein present in the plasma of human and animals and it is also found in a-granules of platelets. In addition to its ability to modulate the activity of IGF-I and IGF-II, IGF-BP3 exerts inhibitory effects on follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) activity. Decreased plasma levels of IGF-BP3 often results in dwarfism, whereas elevated levels of IGF-BP3 may lead to acromegaly. The expression of IGF-BP3 in fibroblasts is stimulated by mitogenic growth factors such as Bombesin, Vasopressin, PDGF, and EGF. Recombinant human IGF-BP3 is a 28.8kD protein consisting of 264aa.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to human IGF-BP3, expressed in E. coli.
Biological Activity:
Determined by its ability to inhibit IGF-II induced proliferation of MCF-7. The expected ED50 for this effect is 0.2ug/mlin presence of 15ng/ml of human IGF-II.
Endotoxin:
<0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug)
AA Sequence:
GASSGGLGPV VRCEPCDARA LAQCAPPPAV CAELVREPGC GCCLTCALSE GQPCGIYTER CGSGLRCQPS PDEARPLQAL LDGRGLCVNA SAVSRLRAYL LPAPPAPGNA SESEEDRSAG EVESPSVSST HRVSDPKFHP LHSKIIIIKK GHAKDSQRYK VDYESQSTDT QNFSSESKRE TEYGPCRREM EDTLNHLKFL NVLSPRGVHI PNCDKKGFYK KKQCRPSKGR KRGFCWCVDK YGQPLPGYTT KGKEDVHCYS MQSK
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. 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.
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