Catalogue number
CYT-522
Synonyms
Scatter Factor (SF), Hepatopoietin (HPTA), HGF, HGFB, F-TCF, pHGF.
Introduction
Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) is a multifunctional growth factor which regulates both cell growth and cell motility. It exerts a strong mitogenic effect on hepatocytes and primary epithelial cells. HGF synergizes with Interleukin-3and GM-CSFto stimulate colony formation of hematopoietic progenitor cells in vitro and may, therefore, also modulate hematopoiesis.
Description
Hepatocyte Growth Factor porcine is extracted from pig liver.
The HGF is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Pig Liver.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
The sterile protein powder is lyophilized with no additives.
Solubility
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized pHGF in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized pHGF although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution pHGF should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 98.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
