Recombinant Human VEGF₁₂₁ (a.a. 207-327)

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a potent proangiogenic cytokine¹ is the key signal used by oxygen-hungry cells to promote growth of blood vessels. It binds to specialized receptors on the surfaces of endothelial cells and directs them to build new vessels.² The alternative splicing of mRNA from a single 8-exon VEGFA gene results in multiple isoforms which are classified by their terminal exon splice site. The classification depends on whether this terminal exon (exon-8) is proximal or distal. VEGF₁₂₁ refers to the proximal splice site. VEGF are crucial regulators of vascular development during embryogenesis (vasculogenesis) and blood-vessel formation in the adult (angiogenesis). Abnormal VEGF function is associated with inflammatory diseases including atherosclerosis, and hyperthyroidism.^3,4,5,6

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Lyophilized

The predicted molecular weight of Recombinant Human VEGF-121 is Mr 14 kDa.

14

This lyophilized protein is stable for six to twelve months when stored desiccated at -20°C to -70°C. After aseptic reconstitution, this protein may be stored at 2°C to 8°C for one month or at -20°C to -70°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles. See Product Insert for exact lot specific storage instructions.

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2. Goodsell, DS. et al. (2002) The Oncologist 7: 569
3. Mugishima, H. et al. (2006) J Atheroscler Thromb. 13: 130
4. Claesson-Welsh, L. et al. (2006) Exp Cell Res. 312: 549
5. Claesson-Welsh, L. et al. (1999) Trends Biochem Sci. 28: 488
6. Ellis, LM. et al. (2005) J Clin Oncol. 23: 1011