Product Size
1 x 96 tests
Custom Size
Product Information
Sample Type
Cell Culture Supernatant, Urine, Serum, Hep Plasma, Edta Plasma, Cit Plasma
Assay Type
Sandwich (quantitative)
Detection Method
Colorimetric
Target Information
Function
EGF stimulates the growth of various epidermal and epithelial tissues in vivo and in vitro and of some fibroblasts in cell culture. Magnesiotropic hormone that stimulates magnesium reabsorption in the renal distal convoluted tubule via engagement of EGFR and activation of the magnesium channel TRPM6. Can induce neurite outgrowth in motoneurons of the pond snail Lymnaea stagnalis in vitro.
Sequence Similarities
Contains 9 EGF-like domains. Contains 9 LDL-receptor class B repeats.
Alternative Names
Beta urogastrone; beta-urogastrone; EGF; EGF_HUMAN; Epidermal growth factor; HOMG4; OTTHUMP00000219721; OTTHUMP00000219722; Pro epidermal growth factor; URG; Urogastrone
Tissue Specificity
Expressed in kidney, salivary gland, cerebrum and prostate.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping
Shipped on dry ice.
Storage Instructions
Store at 4 °C. Please refer to protocols.
