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F6162

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Anti-Fibroblast Growth Factor-Basic antibody, Mouse monoclonal

clone FB-8, purified from hybridoma cell culture

Synonym(s):

Monoclonal Anti-Fibroblast Growth Factor-Basic antibody produced in mouse, Anti-FGF2

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
51111800
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

conjugate

unconjugated

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

FB-8, monoclonal

form

buffered aqueous solution

mol wt

antigen 18 kDa

species reactivity

bovine, human

technique(s)

dot blot: suitable
indirect ELISA: suitable
neutralization: 5 μg/mL using 1 unit recombinant human FGF2 in mouse 3T3 cells
radioimmunoassay: suitable
western blot: suitable

isotype

IgG1

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... FGF2(2247)

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General description

Anti-Fibroblast Growth Factor-Basic antibody, Mouse monoclonal (mouse IgG1 isotype) is derived from the FB-8 hybridoma produced by the fusion of mouse myeloma cells and splenocytes from an immunized mouse. Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are members of a family of polypeptides. The names FGF acidic and basic are used for FGF-1 and FGF-2, respectively. Acidic and basic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF and bFGF, respectively) are members of a small family of heparin binding growth factors (HBGF). bFGF usually has an apparent mass of about 18 kDa.

Specificity

The antibody reacts specifically with both native and recombinant human FGF2. It does not cross-react with human FGF1.

Immunogen

recombinant human FGF2.

Application

Anti-Fibroblast Growth Factor-Basic antibody has been used in in immunolabelling and western blotting. It may also be used in:
  • in immunoblotting
  • in enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
  • in dot blot
  • in radio immune assay (RIA)
  • in neutralization bioassays

Used in protein pin array assay to identify the interactive sequences in human αB crystalline protein. The antibody can be used for neutralization of the biological activity of FGF2 in cell culture.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Fibroblast Growth Factor Basic (also known as bFGF) is a pleotropic cytokine that that is a potent mitogenic factor. On binding to its cognate receptor tyrosine kinase, FGFR, bFGF is capable of activating pathways such as MAPK and PI3K and produce cellular effects in varied cell types. Fibroblast Growth Factor-basic is reported to induce proliferation of fibroblasts, differentiation, wound healing and regeneration, limb formation, tissue remodeling and angiogenesis.

Physical form

Solution, 0.2 μm filtered, in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4.

Disclaimer

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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An intrinsic quality-control mechanism ensures unconventional secretion of fibroblast growth factor 2 in a folded conformation
Torrado L C,et al.
Journal of Cell Science, 122(18), 3322-3329 (2009)
S A Boldin et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 275(14), 9905-9909 (2000-04-01)
We have previously shown that ongoing glucosylceramide (GlcCer) synthesis is required for basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and laminin to stimulate axonal growth in cultured hippocampal neurons (Boldin, S., and Futerman, A. H. (1997) J. Neurochem. 68, 882-885). We now
Lucía Cespón Torrado et al.
Journal of cell science, 122(Pt 18), 3322-3329 (2009-08-27)
Fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) is a proangiogenic mitogen that is secreted by an unconventional mechanism, which does not depend on a functional ER-Golgi system. FGF2 is first recruited to the inner leaflet of plasma membranes, in a process that
J Rödel et al.
Infection and immunity, 68(6), 3635-3641 (2000-05-19)
Chlamydia pneumoniae infection has been associated with asthma and atherosclerosis. Smooth muscle cells represent host cells for chlamydiae during chronic infection. In this study we demonstrated that C. pneumoniae infection of human smooth muscle cells in vitro increased production of
Ultrastructural immunolocalization of basic fibroblast growth factor in fibroblasts and extracellular matrix
Aktas RG and Kayton RJ
Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 113(3), 227-233 (2000)

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