This gene encodes a member of the epidermal growth factor
superfamily. The encoded protein is synthesized as a large
precursor molecule that is proteolytically cleaved to generate the
53-amino acid epidermal growth factor peptide. This protein acts a
potent mitogenic factor that plays an important role in the growth,
proliferation and differentiation of numerous cell types. This
protein acts by binding the high affinity cell surface receptor,
epidermal growth factor receptor. Defects in this gene are the
cause of hypomagnesemia type 4. Dysregulation of this gene has been
associated with the growth and progression of certain cancers.
Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants.1) de Diesbach, M.T., et al. Exp. Cell Res. 316(19):3239-3253(2010)
Immunogen
This EGF antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 940-967 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human EGF.
Western blot analysis in K562 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.