Thermo Fisher Scientific Mouse PDGF-AA Recombinant Protein, PeproTech

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

ELISA (ELISA)

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Functional Assay (Functional)

Assay-dependent

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In vitro Assay (IV)

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Miscellaneous PubMed (Misc)

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View 6 publications 6 publications

Product Specifications

Species

Mouse

Published species

Mouse, Rat

Expression System

E. coli

Amino acid sequence

SIEEAVPAVC KTRTVIYEIP RSQVDPTSAN FLIWPPCVEV KRCTGCCNTS SVKCQPSRVH HRSVKVAKVE YVRKKPKLKE VQVRLEEHLE CACATSNLNP DHREEETGRR RESGKNRKRK RLKPT

Molecular weight

28.7 kDa

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Purity

≥ 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

Endotoxin concentration

<1 EU/µg

Activity

Determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of Balb/c 3T3 cells. The expected ED50 for this effect is 8-10 ng/ml.

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Lyophilized

Purification

purified

Contains

no preservative

Storage conditions

-20°C

Shipping conditions

Ambient

Product Specific Information

Recombinant Murine PDGF-AA is a 28.7 kDa disulfide-linked homodimer of two A chains (250 total amino acids).

This product is shipped at ambient temperature. For storage, handling and reconstitution information, please see the lot-specific Certificate of Analysis

Target Information

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) was discovered as a major mitogenic factor present in serum but absent from plasma. It was found to be secreted from the alpha -granules of platelets activated during the coagulation of blood to form serum. Subsequent studies have demonstrated that PDGF is not one molecule but three, each a dimeric combination of two distinct but structurally related peptide chains designated A and B. The dimeric isoforms PDGF-AA, AB and BB are differentially expressed in various cell types and their effects are mediated through two distinct receptors, termed alpha and beta. Differences exist in isoform binding to each receptor. In general, PDGF isoforms are potent mitogens for connective tissue cells, including dermal fibroblasts, glial cells, arterial smooth muscle cells and some epithelial and endothelial cells. In addition to its activity as a mitogen, PDGF is chemotactic for fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, neutrophils and mononuclear cells. Other reported activities for PDGF include stimulation of granule release by neutrophils and monocytes, facilitation of steroid synthesis by Leydig cells, stimulation of neutrophil phagocytosis, inhibition of natural killer (NK) cell activity, stimulation of collagen synthesis, modulation of thrombospondin expression and secretion, stimulation of collagenase activity and secretion, induction of contraction of rat aorta strips in vitro, and transient induction of T cell IL-2 secretion accompanied by a down-regulation of IL-4 and IFN-gamma production, temporary effects that may allow clonal expansion of antigen-activated B and T helper lymphocytes prior to differentiation. PDGF also appears to be ubiquitous in neurons throughout the CNS, where it is suggested to play an important role in neuron survival and regeneration, and in mediation of glial cell proliferation and differentiation.

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