FGF-2, Basic, Bovine

Native, bovine basic fibroblast growth factor. A multi-functional factor with chemotactic activity for numerous cell types. A multifunctional factor with chemotactic activity for numerous cell types. Mitogenic to neuroectoderm- and mesoderm-derived cells. Plays a role in the proliferation of neuronal precursors and in neuronal differentiation. A potent angiogenic factor both in vivo and in vitro. Known to activate phopholipase D in endothelial cells. Higher concentrations are found in the brain and pituitary gland. Purified from bovine brain by sequential chromatography.

ED₅₀ = 50-150 pg/ml, in the absence of heparin, for stimulation of ³H-thymidine incorporation by NR6R-3T3 fibroblasts

Lyophilized from sterile-filtered 20 mM Tris-HCl, 1M NaCl, 50 µg BSA/µg FGF, pH 7.0.

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-70°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short-term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at 4°C or for up to 3 months at -70°C.

Reconstitute to a concentration of ≥10 µg/ml in sterile PBS containing ≥0.1% HSA or BSA.

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