Recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 (rhFGF-20)                           
Lot Number:                    274-04-001
Amount Provided:          25 mg/vial

Presentation:                    Lyophilized cake.

Description:                     White cake. Colorless, clear liquid when reconstituted with 2.6 sterile water; may contain translucent particles. When reconstituted concentration is 10 mg/ml ± 1.5 mg/ml in 0.5 M Arginine; 0.05 M Monobasic Sodium Phosphate Monohydrate, USP; 0.01% Polysorbate 80, NF
                                         
SDS-PAGE:                     Reduced – Major band at 23 KDa

Potency:                           Cell growth bioassay – 60 – 140% relative to reference standard
                                         
Purity (HPLC):               >90% monodisperse peak

Product Testing:              Sterility (no growth)
                                          Endotoxin – gel clot (<15 EU/mg protein)
                                          pH 7.0 ± 0.5
                                         
Storage:                            2-8°C

Placebo:                            Placebo is identical in form and reconstitution properties except that no FGF-20 is in the reconstituted product.

Reference:                        Alvarez, et al. Clin Cancer Res. 2003 Aug 15; 9 (9):3454-61. Preclinical characterization of CG53135 (FGF-20) in radiation and concomitant chemotherapy/radiation-induced oral mucositis

CAUTION: FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY.  NOT FOR DRUG OR DIAGNOSTIC USE.  NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS.
 Address questions or comments to: Biological Resources Branch, NCI-Frederick, PO Box B, Building 1052, Frederick, MD 21702, muszynskik@mail.nih.gov

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