Human / Mouse / Rat GDF-8 Protein, Tag Free

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. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

This protein carries no "tag". The protein has a calculated MW of 12.4 kDa. The protein migrates as 12.0 kDa when calibrated against Star Ribbon Pre-stained Protein Marker under reducing (R) condition (SDS-PAGE) .

● -20°C to -70°C for 12 months in lyophilized state; ● -70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution. For long term storage, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.

Immobilized Human GDF-8 Protein, Tag Free (Cat. No. GD8-H5344) at 1 μg/mL (100 μL/well) can bind Biotinylated Human Activin RIIB Protein, Fc,Avitag (Cat. No. ACB-H82F3) with a linear range of 0.1-8 ng/mL (QC tested).