Recombinant Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8/Myostatin

SKU: PKSR030542

Size: 50μg

Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.

Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Exp date: 12 months

Category ID_II: Recombinant Proteins

Category ID_III: Cytokines

Abbreviation: GDF-8;Myostatin

Target Synonym: GDF-8;Gdf8;Growth/differentiation factor 8;Mstn;Myostatin

Research Areas: Signal Transduction;Cell biology;Neuroscience;Cancer;

Conjugation:

Target Species: Human/Mouse/Rat

Expression Host: HEK293 Cells

Application:

Fusion tag: None

UNIProt ID: O14793

Accession: O14793

Background: Growth/differentiation factor 8(Mstn, GDF-8) is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site which is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. It is expressed specifically in developing and adult skeletal muscle. It exists as a homodimer, and interacts with WFIKKN2, leading to inhibit its activity. This protein can act specifically as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. It regulates cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues.

Concentration:

Activity: Not validated for activity

Sequence: Lys262-Ser375

Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.
Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.

Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Calculated MW: 13.1 kDa

ObservedMW: 12-15 kDa