IGF-I/IGF-1 Protein, Human (G49-A118)

The LR3 IGF-I/IGF-1 protein is similar to insulin and has potent growth-promoting activity that exceeds the efficacy of insulin. As a potential physiological regulator, it stimulates glucose transport and glycogen synthesis in osteoblasts even at significantly lower concentrations than insulin. IGF-I/IGF-1 Protein, Human (G49-A118) is the recombinant human-derived IGF-I/IGF-1 protein, expressed by E. coli , with tag free.

The LR3 IGF-I/IGF-1 protein, structurally and functionally akin to insulin, boasts significantly heightened growth-promoting activity compared to its counterpart. Positioned as a potential physiological regulator, LR3 IGF-I may govern [1-14C]-2-deoxy-D-glucose (2DG) transport and glycogen synthesis in osteoblasts, demonstrating effective stimulation of glucose transport in bone-derived osteoblastic (PyMS) cells even at markedly lower concentrations than insulin. Its multifaceted roles extend to potential involvement in synapse maturation and the Ca(2+)-dependent exocytosis essential for sensory perception of smell in the olfactory bulb. Operating as a ligand for IGF1R, LR3 IGF-I binds to the alpha subunit, initiating the activation of intrinsic tyrosine kinase activity, autophosphorylating tyrosine residues in the beta subunit. This activation triggers a cascade of downstream signaling events leading to the activation of the PI3K-AKT/PKB and Ras-MAPK pathways. Further, LR3 IGF-I forms crucial ternary complexes with integrins (ITGAV:ITGB3 and ITGA6:ITGB4) and IGFR1, essential for comprehensive IGF1 signaling, influencing the phosphorylation and activation of IGFR1, MAPK3/ERK1, MAPK1/ERK2, and AKT1. It also exhibits diverse molecular interactions, including with SH2D3C isoform 2.

Measured in a serum-free cell proliferation assay using MCF-7 human breast cancer cells. The ED₅₀ for this effect is 1.706 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity is 5.86×10⁵ units/mg.

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  Measured in a serum-free cell proliferation assay using MCF‑7 human breast cancer cells. The ED₅₀ for this effect is 1.706 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity is 5.86×10⁵ units/mg.

Human

E. coli

Tag Free

P05019-1 (G49-A118)

3479  [NCBI]

Full Length of Isoform-1 Mature Protein

GPETLCGAELVDALQFVCGDRGFYFNKPTGYGSSSRRAPQTGIVDECCFRSCDLRRLEMYCAPLKPAKSA

Approximately 8-12 kDa, based on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.

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  ≥ 95%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder

Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of 20 mM NaAc-HAC, pH 4.5.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in 50 mM HAc. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.