| Species |
Human |
| Protein Construction |
IGF-BP-4 (Asp22-Glu258)
Accession # P22692 |
Poly-His |
| N-term |
C-term |
|
| Purity |
> 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE |
| Endotoxin Level |
< 0.2 EU/μg of protein by gel clotting method |
| Biological Activity |
ED50 < 50.0 ng/ml, measured in a bioassay using FDC-P1 cells in the presence of 15.0 ng/ml human IGF-II. |
| Expression System |
HEK 293 |
| Apparent Molecular Weight |
30~35 kDa, on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. |
| Formulation |
Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
| Reconstitution |
It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O or PBS up to 100 μg/ml. |
| Storage & Stability |
Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at -70°C or -20°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Target Background |
Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 4 (IGF-BP-4), also known as IBP-4, is a secreted glycoprotein belonging to the IGFBP family. IGF-BP-4 is produced by osteoblasts, epidermis, ovarian follicles and other tissues. It binds both insulin-like growth factor (IGF) I and II, and it circulates in the plasma in both glycosylated and non-glycosylated forms. IGF-BP-4 prolongs the half-life of the IGFs and has been shown to inhibit or stimulate the growth-promoting effects of the IGFs. Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP-A) proteolytically cleaves IGF-BP-4 and reduces its affinity to bind IGFs, and thus serves as an important regulator of IGF-BP-4 function. |
| Synonyms |
Insulin-like Growth Factor-Binding Protein 4; IBP-4; HT29-IGF-BP; colon cancer cell growth inhibitor |
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.
