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Human FGF-6 Antibody

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # AF238

R&D Systems, part of Bio-Techne
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AF238
AF238-SP

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Cited:

Mouse

Applications

Validated:

Neutralization, Western Blot

Cited:

Immunohistochemistry, Western Blot

Label

Unconjugated

Antibody Source

Polyclonal Goat IgG

Product Specifications

Immunogen

E. coli-derived recombinant human FGF-6
Gly41-Ile208
Accession # P10767

Specificity

Detects human FGF-6 in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In Western blots, approximately 50% cross-reactivity with recombinant human (rh) FGF-4 is observed, less than 5% cross-reactivity with rhFGF-9 is observed, and less than 2% cross-reactivity with FGF-acidic, rhFGF-5, and rhFGF-7 is observed. In direct ELISAs, less than 1% cross-reactivity with rh beta-ECGF, recombinant mouse (rm) FGF-8b, and rmFGF-8c is observed.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Host

Goat

Isotype

IgG

Endotoxin Level

<0.10 EU per 1 μg of the antibody by the LAL method.

Scientific Data Images for Human FGF-6 Antibody

Cell Proliferation Induced by FGF‑6 and Neutralization by Human FGF‑6 Antibody.

Cell Proliferation Induced by FGF‑6 and Neutralization by Human FGF‑6 Antibody.

Recombinant Human FGF-6 (Catalog # 238-F6) stimulates proliferation in the the NR6R-3T3 mouse fibroblast cell line in a dose-dependent manner (orange line). Proliferation elicited by Recombinant Human FGF-6 (1 ng/mL) is neutralized (green line) by increasing concentrations of Goat Anti-Human FGF-6 Antigen Affinity-purified Polyclonal Antibody (Catalog # AF238). The ND50 is typically 0.2-1 µg/mL in the presence of heparin (1 µg/mL).

Applications for Human FGF-6 Antibody

Application
Recommended Usage

Western Blot

0.1 µg/mL
Sample: Recombinant Human FGF-6 (Catalog # 238-F6)

Neutralization

Measured by its ability to neutralize FGF‑6-induced proliferation in the NR6R‑3T3 mouse fibroblast cell line. Rizzino, A. et al. (1988) Cancer Res. 48:4266. The Neutralization Dose (ND50) is typically 0.2-1 µg/mL in the presence of 1 ng/mL Recombinant Human FGF‑6 and 1 µg/mL heparin.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Antigen Affinity-purified

Reconstitution

Reconstitute at 0.2 mg/mL in sterile PBS. For liquid material, refer to CoA for concentration.

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Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS with Trehalose. *Small pack size (SP) is supplied either lyophilized or as a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS.

Shipping

Lyophilized product is shipped at ambient temperature. Liquid small pack size (-SP) is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
  • 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 °C as supplied.
  • 1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
  • 6 months, -20 to -70 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Background: FGF-6

Fibroblast Growth Factor-6 (FGF-6), also known as HST-2, is a 25-28 kDa member of the FGF family of heparin binding polypeptides which are potent regulators of cell proliferation, differentiation, and function. FGF proteins contain a 120 amino acid (aa) core FGF domain that exhibits a beta-trefoil structure (1, 2). Mature human FGF-6 is a 171 aa protein that shares 94% aa sequence identity with mouse and rat FGF-6 (3). It binds and signals primarily through FGF R1c, 2c, and 4 (4). FGF-6 functions as a mitogen for fibroblasts, vascular endothelial cells, and prostate carcinoma cells, and N-linked glycosylation is required for the full mitogenic effect (5‑7). FGF-6 expression is restricted to skeletal muscle during development although it can be upregulated in prostate cancer and Kaposi sarcoma (7-9). In the adult, FGF-6 is upregulated in injured skeletal muscle and is required for muscle regeneration (10). FGF-6 inhibits the terminal differentiation of myoblasts and also cooperates with TGF-beta 2 to promote chondrogenesis in embryonic somites (8, 11).

References

  1. Wiedlocha, A. and V. Sorensen (2004) Curr. Top. Microbiol. Immunol. 286:45.
  2. Mohammadi, M. et al. (2005) Cytokine Growth Factor Rev. 16:107.
  3. Marics, I. et al. (1989) Oncogene 4:335.
  4. Ornitz, D.M. et al. (1996) J. Biol. Chem. 271:15292.
  5. Pizette, S. et al. (1991) Cell Growth Differ. 2:561.
  6. Asada, M. et al. (1999) Growth Factors 16:293.
  7. Ropiquet, F. et al. (2000) Cancer Res. 60:4245.
  8. de Lapeyriere, O. et al. (1993) Development 118:601.
  9. Li, J. et al. (1993) Cancer 72:2253.
  10. Floss, T. et al. (1997) Genes Dev. 11:2040.
  11. Grass, S. et al. (1996) Development 122:141.

    Long Name

    Fibroblast Growth Factor 6

    Alternate Names

    FGF6, HBGF-6, HST2

    Entrez Gene IDs

    2251 (Human); 14177 (Mouse); 170700 (Rat)

    Gene Symbol

    FGF6

    UniProt

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    Product Specific Notices for Human FGF-6 Antibody

    For research use only

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