1. Recombinant Proteins
  2. Cytokines and Growth Factors
  3. EGF Superfamily
  4. Epigen

Epigen is a member of the epidermal growth factor the (EGF) superfamily that is the latest addition to the family of mammalian EGFR ligands. Epigen shows 24-37% identity to members of the EGF superfamily including EGF, transforming growth factor α (TGF-α), and Epiregulin. It is a mitogenic with ability to promote the growth of epithelial cells. Epigen is encoded by the EPGN gene. The precursor of EPG is a widely expressed transmembrane glycoprotein that undergoes cleavage at two sites to release a soluble EGF-like domain.
Despite low affinity binding to EGFR, sub-maximal receptor activation by Epigen delivers strong mitogenic signals. Similarly to the other EGFR ligands, the expression of epigen is up-regulated by hormones and in certain cancer types.

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