FGF-21
- SPECIFICATION
- CITATIONS
- PROTOCOLS
- BACKGROUND
| Primary Accession | Q9NSA1 |
|---|---|
| Species | Human |
| Sequence | His29-Ser209 |
| Purity | > 95% as analyzed by SDS-PAGE |
| Endotoxin Level | < 0.2 EU/ µg of protein by gel clotting method |
| Biological Activity | ED50 < 0.3 µg/ml, measured in a bioassay using NIH-3T3 cells. |
| Expression System | CHO |
| Formulation | Lyophilized after extensive dialysis against PBS. |
| Reconstitution | It is recommended that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute the lyophilized powder in ddH₂O or PBS up to 100 µg/ml. |
| Storage & Stability | Upon receiving, this product remains stable for up to 6 months at lower than -70°C. Upon reconstitution, the product should be stable for up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Gene ID | 26291 |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Fibroblast growth factor 21, FGF-21, FGF21 |
| Target Background | FGF-21, also known as fibroblast growth factor-21 and FGFL, is a secreted growth factor belonging to theheparin-binding growth factor family. It is produced by hepatocytes in response to fatty acid stimulation. FGF-21 couples with its co-factor beta-Klotho to signal through FGFR1c and FGFR4. Signal transduction results in insulin-independent uptake of glucose by adipocytes. Clinical administration of FGF-21 induces energy expenditure, fat utilization and lipid excretion. |
| Name | FGF21 |
|---|---|
| Function | Stimulates glucose uptake in differentiated adipocytes via the induction of glucose transporter SLC2A1/GLUT1 expression (but not SLC2A4/GLUT4 expression). Activity requires the presence of KLB. Regulates systemic glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity. |
| Cellular Location | Secreted {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q9JJN1}. |

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