Official Full Name |
Recombinant Human Amphiregulin (rHuAmphiregulin) |
Squence |
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Amino Acid Sequence |
SVRVEQVVKP PQNKTESENT SDKPKRKKKG GKNGKNRRNR KKKNPCNAEF QNFCIHGECK YIEHLEAVTC KCQQEYFGER CGEKSMKTHS MIDSSLSK |
Synonyms |
AR, AREG, Colorectum Cell-derived Growth Factor, CRDGF |
Accession Number |
P15514 |
GeneID |
374 |
Summary |
Amphiregulin is an EGF related growth factor and was originally isolated from the conditioned media of a PMA-treated MCF-7 human breast carcinoma cell line. It is mainly expressed numerous carcinoma cell lines and the epithelial cells of various human tissues including colon, stomach, breast, ovary, kidney, etc. Synthesized as a transmembrane protein, Amphiregulin’s extracellular domain is proteolytically processed to release the mature protein. There are 6 conserved cysteine residues, which form 3 intramolecular disulfide bonds essential for biological activity. Amphiregulin signals through the EGF/TGF-a receptor, and stimulates growth of keratinocytes, epithelial cells and some fibroblasts. It also inhibits the growth of certain carcinoma cell lines. Mutations in this encoded protein are associated with a psoriasis-like skin phenotype. |
Source |
Escherichia coli. |
Molecular Weight |
Approximately 11.3 kDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 98 amino acid residues. |
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 between 5-10 ng/ml. |
Appearance |
Sterile filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 um filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. |
Endotoxin |
Less than 1 EU/ug of rHuAmphiregulin as determined by LAL method. |
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. |
Stability and Storage |
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.- 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.- 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.- 3 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. |
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