Description
Corning® basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), human recombinant, 10µg, is a heparin-binding mitogenic protein that enhances the proliferation of a wide variety of cell types under serum-free or serum-reduced conditions. 1/pack, formerly Cat. #40060. 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. Formulation Lyophilized from phosphate buffered saline, carrier-free; reconstitute in dH2O or serum-free medium Preparation and Storage Stable for at least three months at -20°C (lyophilized) or = one month solubilized at -20°C. Do not store in frost-free freezer. Avoid multiple freeze/thaws. Quality Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE Tested for ability to promote proliferation of FBHEC Filtered (0.2 µm membrane) and tested and found negative for bacteria, fungi and mycoplasma Recombinant, E. coli Molecular Weight 17 kD Tip Recommended concentration: 1 to 20 ng/ mL of medium depending on cell type Storage Storage: at least three months at 2-8°C (lyophilized) or one month at -20°C (solubilized) Shelf life: >= 3 months from date of shipment
