Bulk rhPDGF-BB
Recombinant Human Platelet-derived Growth Factor – BB

Our highly purified recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor BB (rhPDGF-BB) is a potent stimulator of the proliferation and recruitment of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). These cells grown using our rhPDGF-BB are being used successfully in cell therapies under development by our corporate partners. Contact us for purchasing information.
rhPDGF-BB is a 24.3 kDa disulfide-linked homodimer of two β chains (218 total amino acids). rhPDGF-BB is a mitogenic and chemotactic for fibroblasts, osteoblasts, tenocytes, periodontal ligament cells, dental pulp derived cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, Schwann cells, glial cells, mesangial cells, pericytes and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). rhPDGF-BB is an important modulator of many biological processes, including dermal wound healing, bone regeneration, embryonic neuron development and respiratory tubule epithelial cell development. Medical applications of rhPDGF-BB have been evaluated extensively. It is the active component of three FDA-approved products: GEM 21S; AUGMENT Bone Graft; and Regranex Gel.
AA Sequence: SLGSLTIAEP AMIAECKTRT EVFEISRRLI DRTNANFLVW PPCVEVQRCS GCCNNRNVQC RPTQVQLRPV QVRKIEIVRK KPIFKKATVT LEDHLACKCE TVAAARPVT
Source: E.coli
Purity: Greater than 98% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analysis.
Tested: Extensive testing has been performed demonstrating our rhPDGF-BB stimulates rapid expansions of MSC’s in large scale manufacturing and preserves their phenotype for therapeutic use.


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