Product name
Recombinant Human FGF-4 protein
Code
CD01801
Biological activity
Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by thymidine uptake assay using FGF-receptors transfected BaF3 cells is less than 0.5 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2.0 × 106 IU/mg.
Endotoxin
Less than 1 EU/μg of rHuFGF-4 as determined by LAL method.
Synonyms
FGF-4, FGF4, HBGF-4, HST, HST-1, HSTF-1, HSTF1, K-FGF, KFGFHuman
Sequence
GRGGAAAPTA PNGTLEAELE RRWESLVALS LARLPVAAQP KEAAVQSGAG DYLLGIKRLR RLYCNVGIGF HLQALPDGRI GGAHADTRDS LLELSPVERG VVSIFGVASR FFVAMSSKGK LYGSPFFTDE CTFKEILLPN NYNAYESYKY PGMFIALSKN GKTKKGNRVS PTMKVTHFLP RL
Uniprot Accession
Molecular Weight
Approximately 19.8 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 182 amino acids.
Formulation
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 1 × PBS, pH 7.4, 300 mM NaCl.
Reconstitution
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1 % BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20 °C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
Background
FGF4, also named FGF-K and K-FGF, belongs to the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. By signaling through the FGF R1c, 2c, 3c and 4 receptors, FGF-4 has functions that maintain a population of progenitor cells in the epiblast that generates mesoderm, and contribute to the stem cell population that is incorporated in the tailbud. It is also required for axial elongation of the mouse embryo after gastrulation. Mature human FGF-4 (71-206 a.a.) shares 91 %, 82 %, 94 % and 91 % a.a. identity with Mouse, rat, canine and bovine FGF-4. Additionally, FGF-4 shares about 30 % sequence identity with the prototypical members of the FGF family.
Storage
-20ºC
Research area
Immunology
