Description
Human CellExp™ IGF-1, human recombinant is available at Gentaur for Next week delivery.
≥98% pure, active, human cell expressed, human recombinant IGF-1/Somatomedin - a hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin.
Biomolecule/Target: IGF-1
Alternates names: IGF-I, IGF1A, somatomedin C, MGF
Synonyms: IGF-I, IGF1A, somatomedin C, MGF
Background Information: Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) also known as somatomedin C, IGF1A, IGFI, sulfation factor, and is a hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin. It plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults. A synthetic analog of IGF-1, mecasermin is used for the treatment of growth failure. IGF-1 consists of 70 amino acids in a single chain with three intramolecular disulfide bridges. IGF-1 has a molecular weight of 7649 daltons. IGF-1 is produced primarily by the liver as an endocrine hormone as well as in target tissues in a paracrine/autocrine fashion. IGF-1 binds to at least two cell surface receptors: the Insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor, abbreviated as "IGF1R", and the insulin receptor. The IGF-1 receptor seems to be the "physiologic" receptor - it binds IGF-1 at significantly higher affinity than the IGF-1 that is bound to the insulin receptor. Like the insulin receptor, the IGF-1 receptor is a receptor tyrosine kinase - meaning it signals by causing the addition of a phosphate molecule on particular tyrosines. Its primary action is mediated by binding to its specific receptor IGF1R, present on many cell types in many tissues. Binding to the IGF1R, a receptor tyrosine kinase, initiates intracellular signaling; IGF-1 is one of the most potent natural activators of the AKT signaling pathway, a stimulator of cell growth and proliferation, and a potent inhibitor of programmed cell death. Insulin-like growth factor 1 has been shown to bind and interact with all the IGF-1 Binding Proteins (IGFBPs), of which there are six (IGFBP1-6).
Reconstitution Instructions: Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in PBS, pH 7.4. Do not vortex.
NCBI Gene Symbol: IGF1
Gene ID: 3479
NCBI Accession: P05019
Additional Information
Size: |
20 μg |
Country of Manufacturing Origin: |
USA |
Country of Animal Origin: |
USA |
Gene Source: |
Human |
Recombinant: |
Yes |
Source: |
HEK293 cells |
Purity by SDS-PAGE: |
≥98% |
Assay: |
SDS-PAGE |
Purity: |
N/A |
Assay 2: |
N/A |
Endotoxin Level: |
<1 EU/μg by LAL method |
Activity (Specifications/test method): |
N/A |
Biological activity: |
Measured in a serum-free cell proliferation assay using MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.5-2.5 ng/mL. |
Results: |
The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.5-2.5 ng/mL. |
Molecular Weight: |
This protein rhIGFI-Fc, fused with Fc fragment of human IgG1 at the N-terminus, has a calculated MW of 35 kDa. DTT-reduced Protein migrates as 35 kDa. |
Storage Temperature: |
-20°C |
Shelf Life: |
12 months |
Concentration: |
N/A |
Appearance: |
Lyophilized |
Handling: |
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. |