PIGF, as know as placenta growth factor, is a member of the VEGF sub-family that a key molecule in angiogenesis and vasculogenesis, in particular during embryogenesis. It is ultimately associated with angiogenesis. Specifically, it plays a role in trophoblast growth and differentiation. Also it is a potential biomarker for preeclampsia, a condition in which blood vessels in the placenta are too narrow, resulting in high blood pressure. Under normal physiologic conditions, it is also expressed at a low level in other organs including the heart, lung, thyroid, and skeletal muscle. Recombinant human PIGF, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, was expressed in HEK293 and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa21-170 from human PIGF, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in HEK293. Molecular Weight: ~18.3kD (160aa) Amino Acid Sequence: AVPPQQ WALSAGNGSS EVEVVPFQEV WGRSYCRALE RLVDVVSEYP SEVEHMFSPS CVSLLRCTGC CGDENLHCVP VETANVTMQL LKIRSGDRPS YVELTFSQHV RCECRPLREK MKPERRRPKG RGKRRREKQR PTDCHLCGDA VPRR Applications: Suitable for use in SDS-PAGE. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. 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.