VEGFB, as known as VRF, is a member of the VEGF family of growth factors that share structural and functional similarity. By alternative splicing, two isoforms of mature VEGF-B containing 167 or 186 amino acid (aa) residues exist. VEGF-B is expressed in most tissues, especially in heart, skeletal muscle and pancreas. The two VEGF-B isoforms have identical amino-terminal cysteine-knot VEGF homology domains but the carboxyl end of VEGF-B167 differs from that of VEGF-B186 by the presence of a highly basic cysteine-rich heparin binding domain. VEGF-B167 and a proteolytically processed form of VEGF-B186 also bind neuropilin-1, a type I transmembrane receptor for semaphorins/collapsins, ligands involved in neuron guidance.
Recombinant Human VEGFB is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Pro22-Ala207 is expressed with a Fc tag at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
45.7 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
40&60 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution of PBS,pH 7.4.
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
