TGF-alpha

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Cat Number

91704ES

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Product Detail

Synonyms

Transforming Growth Factor alpha; TGF-a; TGF-type I; ETGF

Description

Transforming Growth Factor-alpha (TGF-α) , also known as sarcoma growth factor, TGF-type I and ETGF, is a member of the EGF family of cytokines. TGF-α is an EGF-related polypeptide growth factor that signals through the EGF receptor, and stimulates the proliferation of a wide range of epidermal and epithelial cells.Mature TGF-alpha shows approximately 93% amino acid sequence identity with mouse or rat TGF-alpha and is not species specific in its biological effects.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 5.8 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.

Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Purity

> 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE

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