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Proteins and Peptides

Proteins are used in routine laboratory procedures such as binding enzymes or coupling peptides to carrier proteins. These kits, mixture solutions, and collagen matrices fulfill a myriad of essential laboratory functions for developing relationships between proteins and other cellular components. The stimulating proteins offered have various amino acid arrangements and functions to fulfill any sample manipulation for testing purposes in any field.

Human Recombinant RELM-B (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant RELM-B (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Resistin-like molecule-beta (RELM-β) is a member of the RELM family of secreted proteins containing conserved C-terminus cysteines. The RELM family consists of Resistin (FIZZ3), RELM-α (FIZZ1), RELM-β (FIZZ2), and RELM-ɣ (FIZZ4). Resistin and RELM-β are the only RELM family members found in humans, whereas all four RELM family members are present in rodents. RELM-β functions to increase fibroblast proliferation and differentiation, resulting in airway remodeling and increased inflammation.

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Human, Mouse, Rat Recombinant GDF-11 (from E. coli)

Human, Mouse, Rat Recombinant GDF-11 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF-11), also known as bone morphogenetic protein 11 (BMP-11), is a regulator of cell growth and differentiation during muscular and neural development. GDF-11 binds the transforming growth factor-beta receptors ALK4, ALK5, and ALK7 to activate SMAD signaling. In adults, exogenous GDF-11 promotes cardiomyocyte regeneration to reverse age-related cardiac hypertrophy.

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Human Recombinant IL-8 (from E. coli cells)

Human Recombinant IL-8 (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 8 (IL-8 or CXCL8) is a member of the CXC cytokine family and is produced by macrophages, epithelial, smooth muscle, and endothelial cells. IL-8 binds the G protein-coupled serpentine receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2. IL-8 recruits innate immune cells, induces phagocytosis, and stimulates angiogenesis.

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Human Recombinant IP-10 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant IP-10 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interferon gamma-induced protein 10 (IP-10), or CXCL10, is a chemokine secreted by monocytes, endothelial cells and fibroblasts in response to interferon gamma (IFN-ɣ). IP-10 functions as a chemoattractant for activated T cells, monocytes, dendritic, and natural killer (NK) cells that express the G protein-coupled receptor CXCR3.

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Mouse Recombinant EGF (from E. coli)

Mouse Recombinant EGF (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a growth factor that stimulates the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of epithelial and epidermal cells. EGF contains three intramolecular disulfide bonds and binds in high affinity to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

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Human Recombinant CHEMERIN (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant CHEMERIN (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Chemerin is a chemoattractant adipokine that is expressed in white adipose, liver, skin, and lung tissues. Chemerin is a ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor chemokine-like receptor 1 (ChemR23), which is expressed on dendritic cells, macrophages, and adipocytes. Chemerin functions to recruit macrophages to sites of tissue damage and inflammation.

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Rat Recombinant LEPTIN (from E. coli)

Rat Recombinant LEPTIN (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Leptin is a hormone that is produced by adipose tissue and plays critical roles in the physiologic regulation of body weight. Leptin acts through the leptin receptor (LEPR) to regulate adipose mass by inhibiting hunger and balancing energy usage.

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Pig Recombinant IL-8 (from E. coli)

Pig Recombinant IL-8 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 8 (IL-8 or CXCL8) is a member of the CXC cytokine family and is produced by macrophages, epithelial, smooth muscle, and endothelial cells. IL-8 binds the G protein-coupled serpentine receptors CXCR1 and CXCR2. IL-8 recruits innate immune cells, induces phagocytosis, and stimulates angiogenesis.   

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Pig Recombinant IL-4 (from E. coli)

Pig Recombinant IL-4 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 4 (IL-4) is an immunomodulatory cytokine that functions to induce naïve helper T cells to differentiate into type 2 T helper (Th2) cells. Th2 cells subsequently produce more IL-4 in a positive feedback loop. IL-4 also promotes immunoglobulin IgG to IgE isotype switching on B cells. IL-4 binds the IL-4Rα receptor to activate STAT6 signaling.

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Human Recombinant IL-31 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant IL-31 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 31 (IL-31) is an immunoregulatory cytokine that is expressed by activated type 2 T helper (Th2) cells. IL-31 signals through a heterodimer receptor consisting of the IL-31 Receptor A (IL-31RA) and the oncostatin M receptor (OSMR), which are expressed on monocytes, epithelial cells, and keratinocytes. IL-31 promotes allergic reactions and inflammatory skin diseases.

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Human Recombinant BDNF (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant BDNF (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a nerve growth factor that binds two receptors, the low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor (LNGFR) and the tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB), to support neuron growth and survival.  BDNF expression in the hippocampus is essential for long-term memory storage and learning.  Human, mouse, rat, and pig BDNF are cross-reactive.

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Human/Mouse Recombinant H/M TGF-B 3 (from E. coli cells)

Human/Mouse Recombinant H/M TGF-B 3 (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Transforming growth factors (TGFs) are multifunctional peptides that regulate growth and differentiation in most cell types. The TGF-β family of proteins signal through serine/threonine kinase receptors. TGF-β isoforms (TGF-β1, -β2, and –β3) have overlapping, yet distinct biological actions in developing and adult tissues. TGF-β3 is an important factor in regulating cell adhesion and accelerating wound repair. TGF-β3 also functions during osteoblast proliferation, chemotaxis, and collagen synthesis.

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Mouse Recombinant VEGF-165 (from E. coli cells)

Mouse Recombinant VEGF-165 (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) is produced by a wide variety of cell types, including tumor and vascular cells. VEGF-A is a mediator of vascular growth, vascular permeability, and plays a role in stimulating vasodilation via nitric oxide-dependent pathways. VEGF-A has several alternatively spliced isoforms, with VEGF-165 being the most abundant.

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Human Recombinant IL-20 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant IL-20 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 20 (IL-20) is structurally related to interleukin 10 (IL-10) and is produced by keratinocytes and monocytes. IL-20 acts through the STAT3 signaling pathway to regulate the proliferation of keratinocytes during epidermal inflammation.

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Human Recombinant PSP (from E. coli cells)

Human Recombinant PSP (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Persephin is a neurotrophic factor of the glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family. Persephin promotes survival and growth of dopaminergic and motor neurons, but not peripheral neurons. Persephin is a ligand for the RET receptor tyrosine kinase.

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Mouse Recombinant EGF (from E. coli)

Mouse Recombinant EGF (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is a growth factor that stimulates the proliferation, differentiation, and survival of epithelial and epidermal cells. EGF contains three intramolecular disulfide bonds and binds in high affinity to the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

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Human Recombinant PDGF-AB (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant PDGF-AB (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is an important regulator of cell growth, proliferation, and angiogenesis. PDGF synthesis is induced by IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α, TGF-β and EGF signaling. PDGF functions as a mitogenic growth hormone on cells of mesenchymal lineage, such as smooth muscle and glial cells. PDGF is also stored in the alpha-granules of platelets and is released upon adherence to traumatized tissues.

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Human Recombinant HUMAN T REG CELL POLARIZING PB (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant HUMAN T REG CELL POLARIZING PB (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Cytokines for polarizing T cells into T regulatory cells. T regulatory cells (Tregs) are a subset of T cells that suppress immune function. They are characterized by the expression of CD4, CD25 and Foxp3 and are known to produce immunosuppressive cytokines TGF-β 1 and IL-10.

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Human Recombinant GACRP-30 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant GACRP-30 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

The globular subunit of adipocyte complement-related protein of 30 kDa (ACRP-30) is a naturally occurring cleavage product of adiponectin, a protein made exclusively by adipocytes. ACRP-30 is an abundant serum protein and plays an important role in hyperglycemia, insulin resistance, and fatty acid oxidation. ACRP-30 signals through adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) and adiponectin receptor 2 (AdipoR2).

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Human Recombinant EOTAXIN-3 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant EOTAXIN-3 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Eotaxin-3, also known as CCL26, MIP-4-alpha, and TSC-1, is a chemokine that is made by vascular endothelial and lung epithelial cells following interleukin 4 (IL-4) or interleukin 13 (IL-13) stimulation. Eotaxin-3 signals through the G protein-coupled chemokine receptor CCR3 to recruit eosinophils and basophils to inflammatory sites.

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Human Recombinant FGF-8 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant FGF-8 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Fibroblast growth factor 8 (FGF-8) is a critical mitogenic factor that is required for normal development of the eye, ear, brain, and limb. FGF-8 functions broadly to promote cell proliferation, differentiation, and migration. Overexpression of FGF-8 increases tumor growth and angiogenesis. Human and mouse FGF-8 proteins show 100% homology.

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Mouse Recombinant Follistatin (from E. coli)

Mouse Recombinant Follistatin (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Follistatin is an autocrine, activin-binding protein that is ubiquitously expressed with highest expression levels being in the ovary and skin. Follistatin negatively regulates the signaling of transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) family members, such as activin, bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), myostatin, growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF-11), and TGF-β1.

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Human Recombinant EOTAXIN (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant EOTAXIN (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Eotaxin, also known as eotaxin-1 and CCL11, is a chemokine that recruits eosinophils to sites of allergic inflammation. Eotaxin signals through the G protein-coupled chemokine receptors CCR2, CCR3, and CCR5. Eotaxin also negatively regulates adult neurogenesis, and high eotaxin levels are associated with impaired learning and memory.

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Mouse Recombinant SDF-1 B (from E. coli)

Mouse Recombinant SDF-1 B (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Stromal cell-derived factor-1 beta (SDF-1 β), also called CXCL12b, is one of two SDF-1 splice variants made by a wide variety of cells upon stimulation by inflammatory cytokines such as TNF, IL-1, and LPS. SDF-1 β signals through the G protein-coupled receptor CXCR4 to recruit activated leukocytes.

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Human Recombinant MCP-2 (from E. coli cells)

Human Recombinant MCP-2 (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Monocyte chemotactic protein 2 (MCP-2), also known as CCL8, is a cytokine that is important during allergic and inflammatory responses. MCP-2 activates mast cells, eosinophils, and basophils through the G protein-coupled chemokine receptors CCR1, CCR2B, and CCR5. MCP-2 signaling through the CCR5 receptor also functions as a natural inhibitor of the human immunodeficiency virus, type 1 (HIV-1).

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Human Recombinant TPO (CHO) (from CHO cells)

Human Recombinant TPO (CHO) (from CHO cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Thrombopoietin (TPO) is a growth factor that is produced by liver and kidney tissues. TPO binds the TPO receptor (CD110) to promote megakaryocyte maturation, differentiation, and the production of platelets. Human TPO (CHO) contains a C-terminal 6×-polyhistidine (6xHis) tag.

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Rat Recombinant IL-2 (from E. coli)

Rat Recombinant IL-2 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin 2 (IL-2) is an immunomodulatory cytokine that is produced by lymphocytes. IL-2 signals through the IL-2R receptor to induce activated T cell proliferation and promote T cell differentiation. IL-2 also stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of B cells, natural killer cells, monocytes, and macrophages.

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Mouse Recombinant FGF-9 (from E. coli)

Mouse Recombinant FGF-9 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF-9) is a mitogen and survival factor for nerve and mesenchymal cells. FGF-9 functions as an autocrine and paracrine factor to support the growth and survival of motor neurons and prostate tissue. FGF-9 expression in the gonad is also necessary for sex determination.

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Human Recombinant FGF-4 (from E. coli)

Human Recombinant FGF-4 (from E. coli)

Supplier: VWR International

Fibroblast growth factor 4 (FGF-4) is a secreted growth factor that is predominantly expressed during bone morphogenesis and embryonic limb development.  FGF-4 is an important growth regulator for stem cells, fibroblasts, and endothelial cells.  FGF-4 contains a single N-linked glycosylation signal.  In-vitro studies suggest that unglycosylated FGF-4 is cleaved into 13 kDa and 15 kDa truncated proteins that have greater biological activity than the wild type 19 kDa FGF-4 protein.  Human FGF-4 shares high homology and is cross-reactive with mouse FGF-4. 

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Human Recombinant IL-1RA (from E. coli cells)

Human Recombinant IL-1RA (from E. coli cells)

Supplier: VWR International

Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1RA) binds the interleukin 1 receptor (IL-1R) to antagonize interleukin 1 alpha and beta signaling. IL-1RA is secreted by immune cells, epithelial cells, hepatocytes, and adipocytes to inhibit IL-1-induced inflammation.

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