Abcam, ab259412, Recombinant human VEGF 165A protein (Active)

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Recombinant human VEGF 165A protein (Active) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 27 to 191 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >95%, <0.005 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS, Mass Spec, HPLC, Cell Culture.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, Cell Culture, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, Mass SpecSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active determined by the dose dependent increase in proliferation of Human umbilical vein endothelial cells.ED50 is ≤ 5.3 ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of 0.19 x 106 units/mg.,
Accession:P15692,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Store lyophilized form at room temperature. Reconstitute in PBS, aliquot and store at -80 ̊C for 12 months or +4 ̊C for 1 week. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw.,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-Ambient

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
VEGF 165A or Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165A is an important protein that plays a role in angiogenesis which is the growth of new blood vessels. Also known as VEGF-A or VEGF isoform 165 this protein has a mass of around 23 kDa when it is in its biotinylated form. VEGF 165A is expressed in various cell types including endothelial cells which form the lining of blood vessels as well as in smooth muscle cells and certain tumor cells. The protein is often targeted in research using anti-VEGF antibodies.
Biological function summary
This protein acts directly on endothelial cells to stimulate their proliferation and migration. VEGF 165A is part of a larger family of VEGF proteins that share similar structures and functions. It plays a critical role in both physiological processes like wound healing and pathological conditions like cancer where its expression becomes dysregulated. The protein can bind to receptors on the cell surface initiating cell signaling pathways that lead to angiogenesis.
Pathways
VEGF 165A functions prominently in the VEGF signaling pathway and the MAPK/ERK pathway. Through these pathways it interacts with other proteins such as VEGF receptors particularly VEGFR-2 to propagate signals leading to angiogenesis and increased vascular permeability. These pathways are vital in ensuring that tissues receive an appropriate blood supply under various conditions including growth and repair processes.
VEGF 165A shows an association with cancer and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Overexpression of VEGF 165A is linked to tumor growth because it helps form the blood vessels that supply the tumor known as tumor angiogenesis. Similarly in AMD abnormal blood vessel growth driven by VEGF 165A leads to damage in the retina. Anti-VEGF therapies often target this protein to treat these conditions by inhibiting its action on blood vessel formation.