Myostatin (MSTN, GDF8, GDF-8, Growth/Differentiation Factor 8)

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£691.00

SKU:: 216843
Application:: WB
Purity:: Purified by Protein G affinity chromatography from culture supernatant.
Storage Conditions:: -20°C
Supplier:: United States Biological
Host:: Rat
Immunogen:: Recombinant protein corresponding to mouse GDF-8.
Clone:: 14L747
Format:: Supplied as a lyophilized powder in PBS. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile PBS.
Extra Details:: GDF-8, also known as Myostatin, belongs to the TGF-beta superfamily. It is synthesized as an inactive proprotein with the N-terminal pro-region and the C-terminal mature bioactive region. The GDF-8 proregion is capable of associating with active GDF-8 with high affinity and is a potent GDF-8 antagonist. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Western Blot: 1:500-1:2000 Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.