Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) is a member of the FGF family that binds heparin and plays important roles in morphogenic, neurotrophic and angiogenic processes. FGF2 possess diverse biological functions, such as neuron differentiation, embryonic development and differentiation, modulation of angiogenesis, and wound healing.
Source:Recombinant human FGF2 expressed in E. coli (143-288 aa).
Biological Activity:Measured in a cell proliferation assay using NIH-3T3 mouse embryonic fibroblast. The ED50 for this effect is 0.1-1.5 ng/ml.
Storage and Stability:For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
