Human FGF18 peptide

Nature

Synthetic

Tag/Conjugate

Unconjugated

SequenceSimilarities

Belongs to the heparin-binding growth factors family.

Purity

70 - 90% by HPLC.

Format

Liquid

Preservative

None

Storage

Shipped at 4°C. Upon delivery aliquot and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze / thaw cycles. Information available upon request.

Entrez Gene ID

Antigen Description

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family. FGF family members possess broad mitogenic and cell survival activities, and are involved in a variety of biological processes, including embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth, and invasion. It has been shown in vitro that this protein is able to induce neurite outgrowth in PC12 cells. Studies of the similar proteins in mouse and chick suggested that this protein is a pleiotropic growth factor that stimulates proliferation in a number of tissues, most notably the liver and small intestine. Knockout studies of the similar gene in mice implied the role of this protein in regulating proliferation and differentiation of midline cerebellar structures. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Function

growth factor activity; type 1 fibroblast growth factor receptor binding; type 2 fibroblast growth factor receptor binding;

Synonyms

FGF18; fibroblast growth factor 18; ZFGF5; FGF-18;