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GDF-8 Protein, Human/Mouse/Rat, Recombinant

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GDF-8 Protein, Human/Mouse/Rat, Recombinant

Catalog No. TMPJ-00663

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.

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Pack Size	Price	Availability
10 μg	$321	7-10 days
50 μg	$968	7-10 days
500 μg	$3,220	7-10 days
1 mg	$4,840	7-10 days

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Description	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.
Species	Human,Mouse,Rat
Expression System	HEK293 Cells
Tag	Tag Free
Accession Number	O14793
Synonyms	Gdf8,Mstn,GDF-8,Growth/differentiation factor 8,Myostatin
Amino Acid	Lys262-Ser375
Construction	Lys262-Ser375
Protein Purity	Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. (QC verified)
Molecular Weight	12-15 KDa (reducing condition)
Endotoxin	< 0.1 ng/µg (1 EU/µg) as determined by LAL test.
Formulation	Lyophilized from a solution filtered through a 0.22 μm filter, containing PBS, pH 7.4.
Reconstitution	Reconstitute the lyophilized protein in distilled water. The product concentration should not be less than 100 μg/ml. Before opening, centrifuge the tube to collect powder at the bottom. After adding the reconstitution buffer, avoid vortexing or pipetting for mixing.
Stability & Storage	Lyophilized powders can be stably stored for over 12 months, while liquid products can be stored for 6-12 months at -80°C. For reconstituted protein solutions, the solution can be stored at -20°C to -80°C for at least 3 months. Please avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles and store products in aliquots.
Shipping	In general, Lyophilized powders are shipping with blue ice. Solutions are shipping with dry ice.
Research 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.

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GDF 8