Recombinant Bovine FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Protein

Novus Biologicals | Catalog # NBP2-34877

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Key Product Details

Source

E. coli

Accession Number

Applications

Bioactivity, SDS-PAGE
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Product Specifications

Description

A single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 147 amino acids corresponding to FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Source: E. coli

Uniprot ID: P03969

Amino Acid Sequence: MPALPEDGGS GAFPPGHFKD PKRLYCKNGG FFLRIHPDGR VDGVREKSDP HIKLQLQAEE RGVVSIKGVC ANRYLAMKED GRLLASKCVT DECFFFERLE SNNYNTYRSR KYSSWYVALK RTGQYKLGPK TGPGQKAILF LPMSAKS

Purity

> 97 % pure by SDS-PAGE and HPLC

Endotoxin Level

Less than 1 EU/ug of FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF as determined by LAL method.

Predicted Molecular Mass

16.5 kDa.
Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Activity

FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF protein is 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 0.1 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of > 1.0 x 10^7 IU/mg.

Protein / Peptide Type

Recombinant Protein

Scientific Data Images for Recombinant Bovine FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Protein

SDS-PAGE: Recombinant Bovine FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Protein [NBP2-34877]

SDS-PAGE: Recombinant Bovine FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Protein [NBP2-34877]

SDS-Page: Bovine FGF basic/FGF2 Protein [NBP2-34877]

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

NBP2-34877
Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.
Preservative No Preservative
Concentration Lyoph
Reconstitution Recommended to centrifuge prior to opening. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0mg/mL.
Format Carrier-Free
Shipping The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Stability & Storage Store at -20 to -70C as supplied. After reconstitution, store at 2 to 8C for 1 month and at -20 to -70C for long term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

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Background: FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF

Bovine bFGF, encoded by the FGF2 gene, is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. Fibroblast growth factor was found in pituitary extracts in 1973 and then tested in a bioassay that caused fibroblasts to proliferate. After further fractionating the extract using acidic and basic pH, two different forms have isolated that named "acidic fibroblast growth factor" (FGF-1) and "basic fibroblast growth factor" (FGF-2). Bovine bFGF shares 95 % amino acid sequence identity with murine bFGF, and 97 % amino acid sequence identity with rat. Affinity between bFGF and its receptors can be increased by heparin orheparan sulfate proteoglycan. bFGF plays an important role in the regulation of cell survival, cell division, angiogenesis, cell differentiation and cell migration. It is also involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. Additionally, bFGF is frequently used for a critical component of cell culture medium, e.g., human embryonic stem cell culture medium, serum-free culture systems.

Long Name

Fibroblast Growth Factor basic

Alternate Names

bFGF, FGF-2, FGF2, HBGF-2, Prostatropin

Gene Symbol

FGF2

UniProt

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FAQs for Recombinant Bovine FGF basic/FGF2/bFGF Protein

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  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

  • Q: Does human FGF basic show activity on mouse cells?

    A: Yes, it does. The bioassay uses NR-6 mouse fibroblast cells.  There is 95% homology between the human and mouse protein and 98% homology between the human and mouse receptor.

  • Q: Does the human beta -NGF polyclonal antibody (Catalog # AB-256-NA) cross-react with human BDNF, human NT-3, or mouse beta -NGF?

    A: In Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant mouse β-NGF and recombinant rat β-NGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) NT-3 and rhNT-4.

  • Q: I am looking for an ovine antibody for bFGF and PDGF-AB and ELISA Kits for both. It is for a research work on meniscus healing in sheep. Do you have anything suitable? How is the homology with sheep? Is it ever tested and/or published in papers?

    A: Unfortunately, most of the products you are interested in have not yet been tested in sheep, but this should not be a problem, due to sequence homology, and our Innovators Reward Program. In terms of an antibody for bFGF, also called FGF-2, we have several antibodies that are validated to detect the bovine protein, which is almost identical to that from sheep (99% homology). We only have FGF2 ELISA kits that have been tested with human or mouse. Mouse FGF-2 has 94% homology with sheep; human has 98% homology for most of its sequence, but also has an additional stretch of amino acids that is not present in the sheep protein. I therefore think that the mouse kit would be most suitable, just in case the human kit targets the region of the human protein not present in mouse. We sell antibodies to PDGF-A or PDGF-B rather than PDGF-AB. We don't have any PDGF-A antibodies that have been tested in sheep but there are several options you may find of interest. There isn't a sheep PDGFA sequence in UniProt, so I can't comment on how similar it is to the PDGFA from other species. Nevertheless, our NBP1-52533 PDGFB antibody has been shown to work in sheep. We sell two PDGF-AB ELISA kits, but these are for human and rat. I'm not sure how well these would work with sheep. Note that if you test a product with a species (or application) that it has not yet been validated in, you are eligible for our Innovator's Reward: Novus would provide you a 50% refund on the purchased product as well as a 50% discount on a future product of equal or lesser value. You would email innovators@novusbio.com to apply for your award, and we

  • Q: What is the heparin binding activity of FGF and VEGF?

    A: These proteins are not assayed for their ability to bind Heparin. More information about the FGF family of growth factors is available in this review article: Basilico, C. (1992) Adv. Can. Res. 59:115.

  • Q: What is the specificity and cross-reactivity of Catalog # AB-233-NA?

    A: For Western blot, less than 5% cross-reactivity was observed with recombinant human (rh) β-ECGF, and no cross-reactivity was observed with rhFGF acidic, FGF-4, FGF-5, FGF-6, FGF-7, and FGF-9.

  • Q: What receptors does FGF basic bind?

    A: FGF receptor specificity has been reviewed in multiple citations. Please find more information at: //www.rndsystems.com/resources/articles/fibroblast-growth-factors-and-their-receptors

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