Hu Recom FGF-16, 10 µg

This laboratory reagent supplied by STEMCELL Technologies is a recombinant form of human FGF-16 intended for research use. According to the manufacturer's safety data sheet, the product is a solid and is not considered hazardous under the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) or the Globally Harmonized System. It is described as stable under normal conditions, with no hazardous reactions expected under normal processing. Transport is reported as not regulated under DOT, TDG, MEX, ICAO, IATA, IMDG, RID, ADR, or ADN.

The supplier is STEMCELL Technologies Canada Inc., located in Vancouver, British Columbia. FGF-16 is stated to promote embryonic heart development and the proliferation of brown adipocytes. Biological activity has been tested by its ability to promote proliferation of BALB/c 3T3 cells, measured using a fluorometric assay, with an EC50 of less than 20 ng/mL. The recombinant protein has a predicted molecular mass of 23.6 kDa, as resolved by SDS-PAGE under reducing and non-reducing conditions and visualized by Coomassie Blue staining. The product is designed for research applications including the differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells into adipocytes.