Thermo Fisher Scientific Human EGF Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Western Blot (WB)

Assay-dependent

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Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

Assay-dependent

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ELISA (ELISA)

Assay-dependent

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-dependent

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Control (Ctrl)

Assay-dependent

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Product Specifications

Species

Human

Published species

Human

Expression System

E. coli

Molecular weight

6.2 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Purity

>95% by SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin concentration

<0.1 ng/µg

Activity

ED50 < 0.4 ng/mL; determined by the dose-dependent proliferation of mouse BALB/3T3 cells.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Purification

purified

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

4° C

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

Product Specific Information

Carrier-Free

Reconstitution: Centrifuge the vial briefly before opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile, PBS buffer to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Make any further dilutions of the reconstituted protein in low endotoxin medium, or a buffered solution containing a carrier protein such as heat inactivated FCS or tissue culture grade BSA

Storage: Store the lyophilized protein at 2°C to 8°C, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, apportion into working aliquots and store at ≤-20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Target Information

EGF (Epidermal growth factor) exerts its actions by binding to the EGF Receptor, a 170 kDa protein kinase. Activation of EGFR initiates diverse cellular pathways in response to toxic environmental stimuli, or to EGF binding to the receptor, the EGFR forms homo- or heterodimers with other family members. Each dimeric receptor complex initiates a distinct signaling pathway by recruiting different Src homology 2 (SH2) containing effector proteins. EGF is far and wide expressed in kidney, cerebrum, prostrate and salivary glands. EGF acts as a potent mitogenic factor and the phosphorylated receptor recruits adapter proteins like GRB2 that activates complex downstream signaling cascades. EGF activates at least 4 major downstream signaling cascades including the RAS-RAF-MEK-ERK, PI3 kinase-AKT, PLCgamma-PKC and STAT modules. Research studies suggest the protein may also play important role in activating the NF-kappa-B signaling cascade. Defects in the EGGF gene are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4 and dysregulation has been associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.