Recombinant Human PDGF-BB Protein

PDGFs are disulfide-linked dimers consisting of two 12.0-13.5 kDa polypeptide chains, designated PDGF-A and PDGF-B chains. The three naturally occurring PDGFs PDGF-AA, PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB, are potent mitogens for a variety of cell types including smooth muscle cells, connective tissue cells, bone and cartilage cells, and some blood cells. The PDGFs are stored in platelet &alpha-granules and are released upon platelet activation. The PDGFs are involved in a number of biological processes, including hyperplasia, chemotaxis, embryonic neuron development, and respiratory tubule epithelial cell development. Two distinct signaling receptors used by PDGFs have been identified and named PDGFR-&alpha and PDGFR-&beta. PDGFR-&alpha is high-affinity receptor for each of the three PDGF forms. On the other hand, PDGFR-&beta interacts with only PDGF-BB and PDGF-AB. Recombinant human PDGF-BB is a 24.3 kDa disulfide-linked homodimer of two B chains (218 total amino acids).

Size: 10ug
Source: E. Coli
Application: Cell Culture
Storage temperature: Store in -20°C for long term storage. After reconstitution, store in 4°C for short term usage within a few days. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Transport temperature: Shipped with wet ice

Supplier: Bosterbio