Description
Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) and VEGF-D constitute a subfamily of the angiogenic VEGF angiogenic factors. VEGF-C is synthesized as a 58 kDa molecule that consists of a VEGF homolgy domain (VHD) flanked by N- and C-terminal propeptides. The proprotein undergoes covalent homodimerization and stepwise proteolytic processing to generate ligands with increasing affinity for VEGF R3/Flt-4. Fully processed VEGF-C containing just the 21 kDa VHD can additionally bind and activate
VEGF R2/KDR/Flk-1. Fully processed human VEGF-C shares 98% amino acid sequence identity with mouse and rat VEGF-C. VEGF-C interactions with VEGF R3 are critical for lymphangiogenesis. VEGF-C and VEGF R3 are usually co-expressed at sites with lymphatic vessel sprouting, in the embryo, and in various pathological conditions. Over-expression of VEGF-C in tumor cells induces tumoral lymphatic hyperplasia, resulting in enhanced lymph flow and metastasis to regional lymph nodes.
Product Properties
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Synonyms
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Flt4 ligand; Flt4-L; vascular endothelial growth factor C; Vascular endothelial growth factor-related protein; VEGFC; VEGF-C; VRPFLT4 ligand DHM
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Accession
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P49767
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Source
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HEK293 Cells-derived human VEGF-C, Thr103-Arg227 with a C-terminal polyhistidine tag.
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Molecular Weight
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The recombinant mature form of human VEGFC consists of 136 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 15.5 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, it migrates with an apparent molecular mass of 22.5 kDa due to glycosylation.
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Tag
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His
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Purity
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> 95% by SDS-PAGE.
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Biological Activity
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1. Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. Immobilized VEGF C-his at2μg/mL(100 μL/well) can bind VEGFR3 hFc, the EC50 of VEGFR3 hFc is 2-15 ng/mL.
2. Scatchard analysis showed the affinity constant (Kd) of recombinant human VEGF-C bound to recombinant human VEGFR3 was 1.4 nM.
3. Measured in a cell proliferation assay using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). The ED50 for this effect is typically 0.1-0.5 μg/mL.
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Endotoxin
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< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.
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Concentration
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0.95 mg/mL
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Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4. Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
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We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
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Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20 ℃ for 1 year.
1 month, 2 to 8 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
3 months, -20 °C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only.
