Recombinant Human FGF-20

Recombinant Human FGF-20

Product No.: F160

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Alternate Names
Fibroblast Growth Factor-20
Product Type
Recombinant Protein
Expression Host
E. coli Cells
Species
Human

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Product Size
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Background

Fibroblast growth factor 20 (FGF-20) is a secreted heparin binding growth factor and member of the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development, postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation.1 FGF-20 is most similar to FGF-9 and FGF-16. It signals through a variety of FGF receptors and is known to bind to heparin. FGF-20 is expressed in normal brain, particularly the cerebellum, and in some cancer cell lines. It is expressed preferentially in the substantia nigra pars compacta of the rat brain.2 Expression of FGF-20 and DKK-1 is regulated by β-catenin during development and tumorigenisis, implying that FGF-20 may play a role in the oncogenisis induced by the Wnt signaling pathway.3 In NIH 3T3 cells, FGF-20 expression causes a transformed phenotype and these transformed cells are tumorigenic in nude mice.4 Recombinant rat FGF-20 is one of the neurotrophic factors, which enhances the survival of midbrain dopaminergic neurons in vitro. It has been demonstrated to possess therapeutic activity in two experimental models of intestinal inflammation.4

Protein Details

Purity
>97% by SDS-PAGE and analyzed by silver stain.
Endotoxin Level
<0.01 EU/µg as determined by the LAL method
Biological Activity
The biological activity of Human FGF-20 was determined by its ability to stimulate 3H-thymidine incorporation in quiescent NR6R-3T3 fibroblasts. The expected ED<sub>50</sub> for this effect is typically 0.2 - 1 ng/ml in the presence of 1 μg/ml of heparin.
Fusion Protein Tag
Histidine Tag
Protein Accession No.
Amino Acid Sequence
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N-terminal Sequence Analysis
Met
State of Matter
Lyophilized
Predicted Molecular Mass
The predicted molecular weight of Recombinant Human FGF-20 is Mr 24 kDa.
Predicted Molecular Mass
24
Formulation
This recombinant protein was lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in MOPS, ammonium sulphate ((NH4)2SO4), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), and dithiothreitol (DTT).
Storage and Stability
This lyophilized protein is stable for six to twelve months when stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C. After aseptic reconstitution, this protein may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for one month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles. See Product Insert for exact lot specific storage instructions.
Country of Origin
USA
Shipping
Next Day Ambient
NCBI Gene Bank

References & Citations

1. Katoh, M. et al. (2000) Biochem. Biophy. Res. Comm. 274:337
2. Ohmachi, S. et al. (2000) Biochem. Biophy. Res. Comm. 277:355
3. Chamorro, MN. et al. (2005) EMBO J. 24:73
4. Jeffers, M. et al. (2001) Cancer Res. 61:3131
IMPORTANT Use lot specific datasheet for all technical information pertaining to this recombinant protein.
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Products are for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.