title: Purification and characterization of a novel growth factor (FF-GF) synthesized by a rat hepatoma cell line, FF101.
abstract: A rat hepatoma cell line, FF101, established in serum-free, protein-free medium, synthesizes a growth factor(FF-GF). FF-GF was purified by gel filtration chromatography, cation-exchange chromatography and isoelectric focusing. Purified FF-GF was revealed as a single band on SDS-gel electrophoresis and its molecular weight was estimated to be 70 KDa. FF-GF stimulated DNA synthesis of various cells from different origins. The growth-promoting activities of FF-GF were abolished by treating with protease, dithiothreitol, acid and heating, whereas its activity was not inhibited by antibodies against acidic and basic fibroblast growth factors. These results indicate that FF-GF is a novel growth factor.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002455:Cell Division / Q000187:drug effects; D002850:Chromatography, Gel; D002852:Chromatography, Ion Exchange; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D004815:Epidermal Growth Factor / Q000494:pharmacology; D016220:Fibroblast Growth Factor 1 / Q000494:pharmacology; D016222:Fibroblast Growth Factor 2 / Q000494:pharmacology; D006133:Growth Substances / Q000096:biosynthesis / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000494:pharmacology; D006801:Humans; D008114:Liver Neoplasms, Experimental; D008970:Molecular Weight; D051381:Rats; D014407:Tumor Cells, Cultured
chemical_list: D006133:Growth Substances; D016222:Fibroblast Growth Factor 2; D016220:Fibroblast Growth Factor 1; D004815:Epidermal Growth Factor