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Recombinant porcine EGF protein (Qk064)
Porcine EGF is an essential growth factor belonging to the epidermal growth factor family that stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of cells. It is used for the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and embryonic stem cells (ESCs) towards epithelial, neural, mesoderm and hematopoietic lineages.
Porcine EGF is becoming rapidly adopted as a species-specific growth factor in the cultivated meat sector. Porcine EGF is also an essential component of many organoid media supporting the culture and differentiation of a wide variety of organoids including intestine and liver organoids.
Porcine EGF has a molecular weight of 6.3 kDa. This protein is animal origin-free, carrier protein-free, His-tag-free and non-glycosylated to ensure a pure recombinant protein with exceptional lot-to-lot consistency.
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Summary
High purity porcine EGF protein (Uniprot: Q00968)
>98%, by SDS-PAGE quantitative densitometry
- Expressed in E. coli
- 6.3 kDa monomer
Animal origin-free (AOF)
- Carrier protein-free
- Manufactured in Cambridge, UK
- Lyophilized from acetonitrile/TFA
Resuspend in 10 mM HCl, prepare single-use aliquots, add carrier protein if desired, and store frozen at -20°C or -80°C
Featured applications
- Differentiation of iPSCs into epithelial cells
- Culture of porcine (pig) muscle stem cells
- Culture of porcine (pig) organoids
- Inclusion in cultivated meat media
Epidermal growth factor, EGF, pEGF, Porcine epidermal growth factor, Urogastrone, URG, HOMG4, beta-urogastrone, pro-epidermal growth factor, Epidermal growth factor (beta-urogastrone)
porcine (pig)
Frequently used together
Recombinant bovine/porcine FGF-2 (154 aa) protein (Qk056)
Recombinant bovine/porcine FGF-2 (145 aa) protein (Qk040)
Recombinant human/bovine/porcine NRG-1 (Qk045)
Recombinant human/bovine/porcine IGF-1 (Qk047)
Recombinant human/bovine/porcine IGF-1 LR3 (Qk041)
Recombinant human/bovine/porcine TGF-β1 PLUS (Qk010)
Recombinant human/rat/bovine/porcine FGF-10 (Qk003)
Recombinant human/bovine/porcine gremlin 1 (Qk015)
Recombinant human/mouse/rat/bovine/porcine BMP-2 (Qk007)
Recombinant human/mouse/rat/bovine/porcine activin A (Qk001)
Bioactivity
Porcine EGF (pEGF) and human EGF (hEGF) activity is determined using the Promega serum response element (SRE) luciferase reporter assay (*) in transfected HEK293T cells. Cells are treated in triplicate with a serial dilution of pEGF for 3 hours. Firefly luciferase activity is measured and normalized to the control Renilla luciferase activity. pEGF (green) has an EC50 of 64 pg/ml (10.2 pM) which is comparable to hEGF (black) with an EC50 of 70.5 pg/mL (11.2 pM). Data from Qk064 lot #204515 and Qk011 lot #104419. *Promega pGL4.33[luc2P/SRE/Hygro] #E1340
Purity
Recombinant pEGF migrates as a single band at approximately 13 kDa (monomer) in non-reducing (NR) conditions and an approximately 6 kDa band upon reduction. No contaminating protein bands are present. Purified recombinant protein (3 µg) was resolved using 18% w/v SDS-PAGE in reduced (+β-mercaptothanol, R) and non-reduced (NR) conditions and stained with Coomassie Brilliant Blue R250. Data from Qk064 lot #204515.
Further quality assays
- Mass spectrometry, single species with the expected mass
- Endotoxin: <0.005 EU/μg protein (below the level of detection)
- Recovery from stock vial: >95%
We are a company founded and run by scientists to provide a service and support innovation in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. All our products are exceptionally high purity, with complete characterisation and bioactivity analysis on every lot.
Qkine porcine EGF and human EGF proteins have equivalent bioactivity
Bioactivity was determined using a firefly luciferase reporter assay in stably transfected HEK293T cells. Cells were treated with a serial dilution of porcine EGF (Qk064, green) or human EGF (Qk011, black) for 3 hours in triplicate.
Protein background
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is an essential potent growth factor that stimulates cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival of a variety of epidermal and epithelial cells. It is used extensively in induced-pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) and embryonic stem cell (ESC) culture systems for the successful expansion and differentiation of epithelial, neural, mesoderm and hematopoietic lineages [1-2]. It also plays a crucial role in wound healing [3]. EGF belongs to the EGF family comprising of TGF-alpha, amphiregulin (AR), betacellulin (BTC), epiregulin (EPR), heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor (HB-EGF), epigen and the neuregulins (NRGs) [4].
Porcine EGF is a globular protein, has a molecular weight of 6.3 kDa and composed of 53 amino acids. Structurally, it is a 3-dimensional protein consisting of a series of loops and three intramolecular disulfide bonds formed by six conserved cysteine residues. These bonds help to stabilise its structure and allow for receptor binding [5]. Generally, epidermal growth factor family members are synthesized as type I transmembrane precursor proteins, often containing several EGF domains in the extracellular region. The proteolytic cleavage of the EGF domain proximal to the transmembrane yields mature proteins that are released from the cell surface [4, 6]. EGF has been shown to be expressed in various tissues, organs and body fluids including blood, saliva, amniotic fluid and cerebrospinal fluid [7].
Epidermal growth factor binds to high-affinity EGF receptors (EGFRs) which belong to the family of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) consisting of four members EGFR, ErbB2, ErbB3 and ErbB4 [8]. Upon binding, receptor dimerization and clustering occur leading to activation of downstream signaling pathways, including PI3K, ERK1/2, JAK/STAT, β-catenin, and calcium signaling [8-10].
Recombinant EGF protein is a key component of many organoid media, along with other stem cell niche factors, R-spondin 1, Noggin or Gremlin, Wnt3a and FGF10. In addition, recombinant EGF is used for establishing and maintaining intestine, stomach, liver, pancreas, brain and cancer organoids [11].
EGF has been implicated in several processes. These include angiogenesis where it has been shown to contribute to the proliferation of mesoderm-derived cells, epithelial development, cancer progression and inhibition of gastric secretion [12-14]. In wound healing applications, the role of EGF has been widely explored and shown to play a crucial role in promoting the wound healing processes including the differentiation of stem cells towards the tissue-specific cell types [3]. Its use has also been extended to various medical and cosmetic applications such as the production of collagen and accelerating skin regeneration [3,15-16].
Because of its critical role in stem cell differentiation, porcine EGF has recently gained wider attention for its use in transformative cultivated meat technology. Cultivated meat technology involves the use of animal cells to produce artificial meat also referred to as lab-grown meat [17]. Porcine EGF is a crucial growth factor that has been used in cell culture medium for the culture, proliferation, and differentiation of meat stem cells [18-20]. The use of porcine EGF will further accelerate the development and optimization of cell line-specific media. A study by Choi et al., showed that porcine EGF was crucial in maintaining and stabilizing pig muscle stem cells over a long period of time. The cultured cells maintained stemness evident from the expression of myogenic markers [18].
FAQ
Porcine EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) is a protein that belongs to the EGF family of proteins.
Porcine EGF is found in various tissues, including the gastrointestinal tissues.
Yes, porcine EGF is considered a cytokine that regulates various signalling pathways.
The porcine EGF gene encodes the protein responsible for promoting cell proliferation, differentiation, and survival.
Porcine EGF binds to the EGF receptor (EGFR) or ErbB1, a receptor tyrosine kinase.
The porcine EGF receptor, when activated by binding with EGF, triggers intracellular signalling pathways involved in cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
The porcine EGF pathway refers to the signalling cascade initiated upon binding of EGF to its receptor (EGFR), leading to activation of downstream signalling pathways such as the MAPK/ERK pathway and the PI3K/Akt pathway.
Porcine EGF is commonly used as a supplement in cell culture media to promote cell proliferation and survival, especially in cultures of stem cells, epithelial cells and organoids. It helps in maintaining cell viability and stimulating cell growth in vitro.
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