Description

Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 is a critical signaling protein belonging to the fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family, essential for cellular growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Its primary commercial value lies in its indispensable role in advanced biomedical research, particularly in developmental biology, stem cell studies, and tissue engineering. This high-purity protein is a key reagent for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors who require reliable, bioactive components for their critical work.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Fundamental studies in developmental biology, neurogenesis, and limb development.
• Stem Cell Culture & Differentiation: Used as a growth supplement to direct the fate of pluripotent stem cells into specific lineages.
• Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine: A key component in scaffolds and media formulations aimed at nerve repair and tissue regeneration.
• Drug Discovery & Screening: Employed in assay development to identify modulators of FGF signaling pathways for therapeutic targets.
• Cancer Research: Investigation of its role in oncogenesis and as a potential biomarker in certain cancers.
• Reagent Manufacturing: Sourced as a raw material for the production of specialized cell culture kits, ELISA kits, and other diagnostic reagents.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Fibroblast Growth Factor 8
CAS No.	148997-75-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	FGF-8; FGF8; Fibroblast Growth Factor-8; AIGF; Androgen-Induced Growth Factor; Heparin-Binding Growth Factor 8; HBGF-8; FGF8b
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Fibroblast Growth Factor 8 is produced and tested under stringent conditions to ensure high biological activity, purity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Quality assurance adheres to rigorous internal standards suitable for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity (by HPLC), bioactivity (cell-based assay), endotoxin levels, and sterility, is provided with each batch to guarantee reliable performance in your sensitive applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store lyophilized material at -20°C or below. Reconstituted aliquots should be stored at -80°C and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Single band at expected molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Biological Activity	Determined by cell proliferation assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/μg
Sterility (Membrane Filtration)	Sterile
Solubility	Soluble in sterile PBS or cell culture-grade water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.