Name :
Recombinant Hamster FGF-21 Protein (His Tag)
Biological Activity :
Background :
Fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) 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. FGF-21 has a hydrophobic amino terminus, which is a typical signal sequence, and appears to be a secreted protein. The metabolic regulator fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) has antidiabetic properties in animal models of diabetes and obesity. FGF21 is a novel adipokine associated with obesity-related metabolic complications in humans. The paradoxical increase of serum FGF21 in obese individuals, which may be explained by a compensatory response or resistance to FGF21, warrants further investigation. FGF-21, which we have identified as a novel metabolic factor, exhibits the therapeutic characteristics necessary for an effective treatment of diabetes.
Biological Activity :
Testing in progress
Expression Host :
Hamster
Source :
HEK293 Cells
Tag :
Protein Accession No. :
XP_005084765.1
NCBI Gene ID :
Synonyms :
Synonyms :
fibroblast growth factor 21
Amino Acid Sequence :
Molecular Weight :
The recombinant hamster FGF21 consists of 192 amino acids and predicts a molecular mass of 21.16 kDa.
Purity :
> 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE.
State of Matter :
Product Concentration :
Storage and Stability :
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20℃ to -80℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Endotoxin Level :
< 1.0 EU per μg protein as determined by the LAL method.
Protein Construction :
A DNA sequence encoding the hamster FGF21 (XP_005084765.1) (Met1-Ser209) was expressed with a polyhistide tag at the C-terminus.
Buffer Solution :
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4.Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % – 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hardcopy of datasheet.
Shipping :
In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature.Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise.
Redissolution :
A hardcopy of datasheet with reconstitution instructions is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.
Synonyms :
References & Citations :
Zhang X, et al. (2008) Serum FGF21 levels are increased in obesity and are independently associated with the metabolic syndrome in humans. Diabetes. 57(5): 1246-53.Lundåsen T, et al. (2007) PPARalpha is a key regulator of hepatic FGF21. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 360(2): 437-40.Kharitonenkov A, et al. (2005) FGF-21 as a novel metabolic regulator. J Clin Invest. 115(6): 1627-35.
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