Cat Number: 91605ES

PDGF-BB-1

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Genus

Human

Source

E.coli

Synonyms

Becaplermin, ODGF, PDGF-2, PDGFBB, PDGF-BB

Description

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) was discovered as a major mitogenic factor present in serum but absent from plasma. In vitro, PDGF-BB stimulated MAP kinase activity and cell motility of isolated lymphatic endothelial cells. In vivo, PDGF-BB potently induced growth of lymphatic vessels. Expression of PDGF-BB in murine fibrosarcoma cells induced tumor lymphangiogenesis, leading to enhanced metastasis in lymph nodes. The PDGF signaling system contributes to and vascular remodeling. Growth factors such as PDGF exert potent effects on wound healing including the regeneration of tooth-supporting structures.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 24.8 kDa

AA sequence

MSLGSLTIAE PAMIAECKTR TEVFEISRRL IDRTNANFLV WPPCVEVQRC SGCCNNRNVQ CRPTQVQLRP VQVRKIEIVR KKPIFKKATV TLEDHLACKC ETVAAARPVT

Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Purity

> 97 % by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

Biological Activity

Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine Balb/c 3T3 cells is less than 3 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 3.3 × 105 IU/mg.

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

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.

Note

2, 10, 50, 100, 500μg