Growth Factors · Growth-factor / mitogen peptide · KGF-001
KGF Receptor Peptide
- Drug class
- Growth-factor / mitogen peptide
- Status
- Research use only
- Catalog code
- KGF-001
- Also known as
- KGF-001
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-01 · Kindr Health Clinical Team
What KGF Receptor Peptide is studied for
- Proliferation and BrdU / EdU assays
- Wound-healing and scratch-closure models
- Angiogenesis (tube-formation, aortic ring) studies
- Regenerative-medicine and stem-cell differentiation work
Mechanism of action
KGF Receptor Peptide sits within the Growth Factors research class (CPC reference KGF-001). Growth-factor peptides activate receptor tyrosine kinases (EGFR, FGFR, VEGFR, IGF-1R) and downstream RAS–MAPK and PI3K–AKT pathways that drive proliferation, migration, and survival. Investigators typically incorporate KGF Receptor Peptide as a reference standard, tool ligand, or substrate in the assay contexts listed above. Phospho-ERK and phospho-AKT Western blots or AlphaLISA assays are the standard readouts.
Frequently asked questions
What is KGF Receptor Peptide?
KGF Receptor Peptide (CPC catalog code KGF-001) is a synthetic growth-factor / mitogen peptide in the growth factors category. It is provided as a lyophilized ~1 mg vial for in-vitro research use only.
What is KGF Receptor Peptide studied for?
Published and internal research programs use KGF Receptor Peptide as a reference standard in growth factors workflows — for example, proliferation and brdu / edu assays and wound-healing and scratch-closure models. Human clinical evidence is not established.
Is KGF Receptor Peptide FDA-approved for human use?
No. KGF Receptor Peptide is a research-grade reference peptide and is not approved by the FDA or any national regulator for human or veterinary therapeutic use. It is offered exclusively for in-vitro laboratory research and does not ship to the United States for consumer use.
How is KGF Receptor Peptide typically used in the lab?
In a growth factors workflow, KGF Receptor Peptide is reconstituted in sterile buffer or DMSO (solubility-dependent) and applied in the researcher's chosen assay format. Phospho-ERK and phospho-AKT Western blots or AlphaLISA assays are the standard readouts.
How should KGF Receptor Peptide be stored?
Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Reconstituted stocks stable at 4 °C for up to 2 weeks. Follow your institution's standard operating procedures for handling synthetic peptides.
Where does the KGF Receptor Peptide product page point to?
This kindr reference page mirrors CPC Scientific's catalog metadata for KGF-001. The upstream reference sheet — including sequence, purity, MW, and application notes where published — is linked from the buy panel. All orders placed on kindr Peptides ship internationally under research-use terms only.
What quality specifications apply to KGF Receptor Peptide?
Research-grade peptides in the CPC catalog are synthesized by solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), purified by preparative RP-HPLC, and characterized by analytical HPLC and mass spectrometry. Typical purity is ≥95%; certificate of analysis is available on request.
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