IGF2, as known as insulin-like growth factor 2, is mitogenic polypeptide growth factors that stimulate the proliferation and survival of various cell types including muscle, bone, and cartilage tissue in vitro. This protein is a fetal growth factor, influenced by placental lactogen and abundantly expressed by placental trophoblasts. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa25-91 from human IGF2, expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~7.6kD (68aa) Amino Acid Sequence: MAYRPSETLC GGELVDTLQF VCGDRGFYFS RPASRVSRRS RGIVEECCFR SCDLALLETY CATPAKSE Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
