GDF-8 Protein, Human (His)

GDF-8 (Growth Differentiation Factor 8) functions as a specific negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. It forms homodimers linked by disulfide bonds and inhibits WFIKKN2 activity through interaction. GDF-8 also interacts with FST3, playing a regulatory role in skeletal muscle growth modulation. GDF-8 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant Human-derived GDF-8 protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-6*His.

GDF-8 (Growth Differentiation Factor 8) serves as a specific negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. It forms homodimers linked by disulfide bonds and interacts with WFIKKN2, thereby inhibiting the activity of the latter. Additionally, GDF-8 interacts with FSTL3, contributing to its regulatory role in modulating skeletal muscle growth.

Human

E. coli

N-6*His

O14793 (D267-S375)

2660

20 kDa

Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20 mM Tris-HCl, 0.5 M NaCl, 6% Trehalose, pH 8.0.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.