FSH Beta Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotrope-derived heterodimeric glycoprotein. FSH plays an essential role in processes involved in human reproduction, including spermatogenesis and the ovarian cycle. FSHB represents a conservative vertebrate gene with a unique function and it is located in a structurally stable gene-poor region. Polymorphisms in the follicle stimulating hormone beta subunit (FSHB) and follicle stimulating hormone receptor (FSHR) genes might disturb normal spermatogenesis and affect male reproductive ability. The FSHB -211G>T genotype is a key determinant in the regulation of gonadotropins in different reproductive-endocrine pathopyhsiologies.

At Leading Biology, the biological activity of a recombinant protein is routinely measured using a bioassay, e.g. chemotaxis or cell proliferation assay, enzyme assay, or a functional ELISA. When a recombinant protein is an enzyme, specific activity is derived from an enzymatic assay. Each enzyme is tested for potency by cleavage of a substrate. We are in the process of updating the biological activity data. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team.

Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. 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 hard copy of CoA.

In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.