Purified recombinant Human FGF5 protein Expression System: E.coli Bioactivity: The ED50 as determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of thymidine uptake by BaF3 cells expressing FGF-receptors is ? 0.5 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of ? 2 x 10^6 units/mg.
FGF5 is a secreted heparin binding growth factor that belongs to the FGF family. Proteins of this family play a central role during prenatal development and postnatal growth and regeneration of a variety of tissues, by promoting cellular proliferation and differentiation. FGF5 binds to FGFR 1c and 2c, and plays a regulatory role in the hair growth cycle. Alternative Names: FGF-5 protein, Fibroblast Growth Factor-5 protein, FGF 5, FGF 5 protein, Smag-82 protein, FGF-5 protein, FGF5, FGF-5, HBGF-5 protein