Becaplermin
Becaplermin is produced by recombinant DNA technology by insertion of the gene for the B chain of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF) into the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Becaplermin has a molecular weight of approximately 25 KD and is a homodimer composed of two identical polypeptide chains that are bound together by disulfide bonds.
| Trivial name | PDGFB |
| Catalog Number | TP-061CL |
| Alternative Name(s) | Becaplermin |
| Research Area | Growth regulation |
| Molecular Formula | C532H892N162O153S9 |
| CAS# | 165101-51-9 |
| Purity | >90% |
| Size | 1 mg |
| Supplier Page | https://www.creativebiolabs.net/Becaplermin-22399.htm |
| Additional Information | For topical treatment of skin ulcers (from diabetes) |