Activin B Recombinant Protein

Source : Nicotiana benthamiana plant Activin B human Recombinant produced in Nicotiana benthamiana plant is a beta-B single chain (aa 293-406) containing 123 amino acids (molecular formula C615H910N178O177S12) . Activin B is fused to a 10-His-tag at the N-terminal having the total molecular mass of 14kDa and purified by standard chromatographic techniques. Inhibins are dimeric peptide hormones produced by female ovarian granulose cells and male Sertoli cells as well as a variety of other tissues. Inhibins have two isoforms, A and B, with the same alpha subunit but different beta subunits. Inhibin A is a dimer of alpha and beta A subunits, inhibin B is a dimer of alpha and beta B subunits.Inhibins are thought to inhibit the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland. In addition, Inhibins are also thought to play a role in the control of gametogenesis, and embryonic and fetal development.

Product Specifications

Product Name Alternative

Inhibin beta B (activin AB beta polypeptide) ||Inhibin||beta-2||Activin beta-B chain||MGC157939.

Purification

Greater than 97.0% as determined by Analysis by SDS-PAGE.

Components

Lyophilized from 1mg/mL solution in 0.05M Tris-HCl buffer pH 7.4.

Storage Conditions

Lyophilized Activin B although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution Activin B should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) . Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.

Applications Notes

It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Activin B in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100μg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.