| Growth factor active in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and endothelial cell growth. Induces endothelial cell proliferation, promotes cell migration, inhibits apoptosis and induces permeabilization of blood vessels. Binds to the FLT1/VEGFR1 and KDR/VEGFR2 receptors, heparan sulfate and heparin. NRP1/Neuropilin-1 binds isoforms VEGF-165 and VEGF-145. Isoform VEGF165B binds to KDR but does not activate downstream signaling pathways, does not activate angiogenesis and inhibits tumor growth. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:11427521, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16489009}. Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using human umbilical vein endothelial cells(HUVEC) is between 1.0-8.0ng/ml. Sequence: MAPMAEGGGQ NHHEVVKFMD VYQRSYCHPI ETLVDIFQEY PDEIEYIFKP SCVPLMRCGG CCNDEGLECV PTEESNITMQ IMRIKPHQGQ HIGEMSFLQH NKCECRPKKD RARQENPCGP CSERRKHLFV QDPQTCKCSC KNTDSRCKAR QLELNERTCR CDKPRR Molecular Weight: 38.6kD PubMed ID: 2479986, 2479987, 1711045, 1791831, 1567395, 9054410, 9878851, 9450968, 10464055, 12124351, 19054851, 14574404, 15489334, 7678805, 15340161, 2584205, 10067980, 11563986, 11427521, 11731620, 11978667, 15520188, 14764596, 15896327, 16489009, 22009797, 9207067, 9336848, 9351807, 9922142, 9634701 Gene Name: VEGFA,VEGF Swiss Prot: P15692 Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store 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. |
