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TGF-β1, Human, Recombinant, CHO Cell Line

Synonym(s):

rhTGF-β1, Transforming Growth Factor-β1

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352202

Assay

≥97% (SDS-PAGE)

Quality Level

form

lyophilized

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

impurities

≤1 EU/μg Endotoxin (EU/μg TGF-β1)

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Recombinant, human transforming growth factor-β1 expressed in CHO cells. Promotes apoptosis in resting human B lymphocytes, glioma cells, and trigeminal neurinomal cells. Induces the accumulation of extracellular matrix in various diseases.

Biochem/physiol Actions

ED₅₀ = 0.04-0.1 ng/ml

Physical form

Lyophilized from a sterile filtered solution in 50 µg BSA/µg TGF-β1, 35% acetonitrile, 0.1% TFA.

Preparation Note

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Avoid freeze/thaw cycles of solutions. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Reconstitute to a concentration ≥1 µg/ml in 4 mM sterile HCl containing ≥0.1% HSA or BSA.

Other Notes

Shibuya, H., et al. 1996. Science272, 1179.
Bottlinger, E.P., et al. 1995. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA93, 5877.
Lomo, J., et al. 1995. J. Immunol.154, 1634.
Marushige, K., and Marushige, Y. 1995. Anticancer Res.14, 2419.
Yamazaki, M., et al. 1994. Am. J. Pathol. 144, 221.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3


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