Corning™ Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), Mouse Natural (Receptor Grade)

Corning™ Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), mouse natural (receptor grade) is a low-molecular-weight mitogenic protein that stimulates proliferation of a wide variety of cell types in vitro. These growth factors have been used to promote long-term proliferation in cell culture and to induce cell differentiation in a variety of cell types under serum-free or reduced serum conditions.

Supplier:  Corning™ 356010

Catalog No. MT356010

Description

Formulation

Lyophilized from ammonium acetate, carrier-free; reconstitute in dH2O

Preparation and Storage

Stable for at least three months at 2° to 8°C (lyophilized) or =one month solubilized at -20°C . Do not store in frost-free freezer. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws.

Quality

• Purity: >98% by SDS-PAGE and pH 9.9 PAGE
• Tested for ability to stimulate proliferation of human foreskin fibroblasts in serum-containing medium
• Filtered (0.2 μm membrane) and tested and found negative for bacteria, fungi, and mycoplasma

Source

Male mouse submaxillary glands

Molecular Weight

6.1 kD

Purification

EGF, mouse natural (receptor grade) - Purified by BioGel™ P10/DEAE chromatography

Tip

Recommended concentration: Approximately 5 ng/ mL medium depending on cell type

Storage

Shelf life: ≥ 3 months from date of shipment at 2-8°C (lyophilized) or ≥ one month at -20°C (solubilized)

Specifications

• Content And Storage: Do not store in frost-free freezer. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws.
• Quantity: 500 μg
• Species: Mouse

• Purity or Quality Grade: >98% by SDS-PAGE
• Source: Male mouse submaxillary glands