Murine IGF-I recombinant Protein

Synonyms

Somatomedin C, IGF-I, IGFIA, IGF1.

Description of Murine IGF-I

Insulin-Like Growth Factor I mouse Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 70 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 7600 Dalton. IGF-I is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Biological Activity

The ED₅₀, calculated by the dose-dependant proliferation of murine BALB\C 3T3 cells (measured by 3H-thymidine uptake) is < 1.0 ng/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of 1MU/mg.

Reconstitution

We recommend a quick spin followed by reconstitution in sterile water to a concentration of at least 100 µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions. Do not vortex.

Stability

Lyophilized IGFI although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution IGF-1 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 avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Amino Acid Sequence

The sequence of the first five N-terminal amino acids was determined and was found to be Gly-Pro-Glu-Thr-Leu.