GDF-8/Myostatin polyclonal antibody

Product Specifications

Background

This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. This protein negatively regulates skeletal muscle cell proliferation and differentiation. Mutations in this gene are associated with increased skeletal muscle mass in humans and other mammals.

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Structure Composition

1mg/ml in PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.2

Product Name Alternative

MSTN; GDF8; MSLHP; myostatin

Swiss Prot

O14793

Reactivity

Human, Mouse, Rat

Immunogen

Recombinant fusion protein of human GDF-8/Myostatin (NP_005250.1) .

Conjugation

Unconjugated

Applications

WB, IHC

Dilution

WB,1:500 - 1:2000|IHC,1:50 - 1:100

Purity

The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen and the purity is > 95% (by SDS-PAGE) .