Cell Guidance Systems

protein

PODS™ Human IGF-1 PODS™ Human IGF-1 PODS™ Human IGF-1

PPH34-50

50 million

145 USD

PPH34-50

PODS™ Human IGF-1 PODS™ Human IGF-1 PODS™ Human IGF-1

growth Factors

50 million

145 USD

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a Growth factor that is produced by the liver. IGF-1 production is stimulated by Growth Hormone. IGF-1 binds the insulin-like Growth factor 1 receptor (IGF1R) and the insulin receptor to stimulate systemic body Growth. IGF-1 is one of the most potent activators of the AKT siGnalinG pathway, which stimulates cell proliferation and inhibits proGrammed cell death.

Human

PODS™ crystals provide a depot of proteins which are steadily secreted. It has been estimated that the biolo gical activity of 50 million PODS™ crystals generates the same peak dose as 3.3 μ g of standard recombinant protein. However, at 5 days followin g the start of seedin g the PODS™ crystals, there are more than 50% of these peak levels still present in the culture system. Ultimately, the amount of PODS™ crystals that is optimal for a particular experiment should be determined empirically. Based on previous data, we su g gest usin g 50 million PODS™ crystals in place of 3.3 μ g of standard growth factor as a startin g point." To control for cross-reactivity with cells or as a ne gative control, we recommend usin g PODS™ growth factors alon gside PODS™ Empty crystals, as the latter do not contain or release car go protein.

Upon receipt, store at 4°C. PODS™ protein crystals are stable for at least 1 year when dry and 6 months when resuspended.