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Rabbit Anti-EGF/FITC Conjugated antibody
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Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is an acid- and heat-stable 53 amino acid protein originally found in rodents and humans. It has been shown to be a potent mitogen for a variety of cell types both in vivo and in vitro. EGF binds to the EGF receptor on the surface of cells and mediates intrinsic phosphorylation of the receptor on tyrosine residues. It has been detected in nearly all body fluids, such as urine (urogastrone), saliva, milk and platelet-rich plasma. EGF, TGF?and vaccinia virus growth factor exhibit 30-40% amino acid homology. Several additional members of the EGF/TGF family have been described; these include Cripto, Amphiregulin and the heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor. Amphiregulin and the heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor both bind to the EGF receptor.
Subcellular Location:
Membrane.
Tissue Specificity:
Expressed in kidney, salivary gland, cerebrum and prostate.
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 13645 Mouse
Entrez Gene: 1950 Human
Omim: 131530 Human
SwissProt: P01133 Human
SwissProt: P01132 Mouse
Unigene: 419815 Human
Unigene: 252481 Mouse
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
Tissue Specificity : Expressed in kidney, salivary gland, cerebrum and prostate. Involvement in disease:Defects in EGF are the cause of hypomagnesemia type 4 (HOMG4); also known as renal hypomagnesemia normocalciuric. HOMG4 is a disorder characterized by massive renal hypomagnesemia and normal levels of serum calcium and calcium excretion. Clinical features include seizures, mild-to mederate psychomotor retardation, and brisk tendon reflexes.
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