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Recombinant Human FGF-8e Protein, CF

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Recombinant Human FGF-8e Protein, CF Summary

Product Specifications

Purity
>95%, by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions and visualized by silver stain
Endotoxin Level
<0.01 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity
Measured in a cell proliferation assay using NR6R‑3T3 mouse fibroblast cells. Raines, E.W. et al. (1985) Methods Enzymol. 109:749. The ED50 for this effect is 0.5-2.5 μg/mL in the presence of 10 µg/mL heparin.
Source
E. coli-derived human FGF-8 protein
Gln23-Arg233, with an N-terminal Met
Accession #
NP_149354
N-terminal Sequence
Analysis
Met
Predicted Molecular Mass
24.3 kDa

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Carrier Free

What does CF mean?

CF stands for Carrier Free (CF). We typically add Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) as a carrier protein to our recombinant proteins. Adding a carrier protein enhances protein stability, increases shelf-life, and allows the recombinant protein to be stored at a more dilute concentration. The carrier free version does not contain BSA.

What formulation is right for me?

In general, we advise purchasing the recombinant protein with BSA for use in cell or tissue culture, or as an ELISA standard. In contrast, the carrier free protein is recommended for applications, in which the presence of BSA could interfere.

4746-F8

Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in MOPS, Na2SO4, EDTA and DTT.
Reconstitution Reconstitute at 500 μg/mL in sterile PBS.
Shipping The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage: Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
  • 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
  • 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
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Background: FGF-8

FGF-8 is a member of the fibroblast growth factor family that was originally discovered as a growth factor essential for the androgen-dependent growth of mouse mammary carcinoma cells (1 - 4). Alternate splicing of mouse FGF-8 mRNA generates eight secreted isoforms, designated a - h. Only FGF-8a, b, e and f exist in humans (4). FGF-8 contains a 22 amino acid (aa) signal sequence, an N-terminal domain that varies according to the isoform (84 aa for FGF-8e; 20 aa for the shortest, FGF-8a), a 125 aa FGF domain and a 37 aa proline-rich C-terminal sequence. The FGF domain of FGF-8 shares the most aa identity with FGF17 (75%) and FGF-18 (67%), and the three form an FGF subfamily (2). Human FGF-8e shares 98%, 99% and 93% aa identity with mouse, rat and canine FGF-8e. FGF-8 is widely expressed during embryogenesis, and mediates epithelial-mesenchymal transitions. It plays an organizing and inducing role during gastrulation, and regulates patterning of the midbrain/hindbrain, eye, ear, limbs and heart in the embryo (2, 5 - 8). The isoforms may play different roles in development. For example, FGF-8a expands the midbrain in transgenic mice, while FGF-8b transforms midbrain into cerebellum (5). FGF-8 activates the ‘c’ splice forms of fibroblast growth factor receptors FGF R2, FGF R3, and FGF R4, with differential activity among the FGF-8 isoforms (2, 9). FGF-8b shows the strongest receptor affinity and oncogenic transforming capacity, although FGF-8a and e are also transforming and have been found in human prostate, breast or ovarian tumors (1, 5, 10 - 13). FGF-8 shows limited expression in the normal adult, but low levels are found in the reproductive and genitourinary tract, peripheral leukocytes and bone marrow hematopoietic cells (3, 10, 14).

References
  1. Mattila, M.M. and P.L. Harkonen (2007) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 18:257.
  2. Reuss, B. and O. von Bohlen und Halbach (2003) Cell Tissue Res. 313:139.
  3. Payson, R.A. et al. (1996) Oncogene 13:47.
  4. Gemel, J. et al. (1996) Genomics 35:253.
  5. Olsen, S.K. et al. (2006) Genes Dev. 20:185.
  6. Crossley, P.H. et al. (1996) Cell, 84:127.
  7. Heikinheimo, M. et al. (1994) Mech. Dev. 48:129.
  8. Sun, X. et al. (1999) Genes Dev. 13:1834.
  9. Blunt, A.G. et al. (1997) J. Biol. Chem. 272:3733.
  10. Ghosh, A.K. et al. (1996) Cell Growth Differ. 7:1425.
  11. Mattila, M.M. et al. (2001) Oncogene 20:2791.
  12. Valve, E. et al. (2000) Int. J. Cancer 88:718.
  13. Valve, E.M. et al. (2001) Lab. Invest. 81:815.
  14. Nezu, M. et al. (2005) Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 335:843.
Long Name
Fibroblast Growth Factor 8
Entrez Gene IDs
2253 (Human); 14179 (Mouse); 29349 (Rat)
Alternate Names
AIGF; AIGFKAL6; Androgen-induced growth factor; FGF8; FGF-8; fibroblast growth factor 8 (androgen-induced); fibroblast growth factor 8; HBGF-8; Heparin-binding growth factor 8; MGC149376

Citations for Recombinant Human FGF-8e Protein, CF

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  1. Fibroblast growth factor 8b induces uncoupling protein 1 expression in epididymal white preadipocytes
    Authors: S Westphal, T Gantert, C Kless, K Hüttinger, M Klingenspo, T Fromme
    Sci Rep, 2019-06-11;9(1):8470.
    Species: Human
    Sample Types: Whole Cells
    Applications: Bioassay
  2. Efficient derivation of functional floor plate tissue from human embryonic stem cells.
    Authors: Fasano CA, Chambers SM, Lee G, Tomishima MJ, Studer L
    Cell Stem Cell, 2010-04-02;6(4):336-47.
    Species: Human
    Sample Types: Whole Cells
    Applications: Bioassay
  3. Human ES cell-derived neural rosettes reveal a functionally distinct early neural stem cell stage.
    Authors: Elkabetz Y, Panagiotakos G, Al Shamy G, Socci ND, Tabar V, Studer L
    Genes Dev., 2008-01-15;22(2):152-65.
    Species: Human
    Sample Types: Whole Cells
    Applications: Bioassay

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