Description
Growth/differentiation factors (GDF-1 to GDF-15) are members of the BMP family of TGF-beta superfamily proteins. At the amino acid level, mature human GDF-7 shares 85% and 88% aa sequence identity with mature GDF-7 in mouse and rat. They are produced as inactive preproproteins which are then cleaved and assembled into active secreted homodimers. GDF dimers are disulfide-linked with the exception of GDF-3 and -9. GDF proteins are important during embryonic development, particularly in the skeletal, nervous, and muscular systems. GDF-7 is involved in tendon and ligament formation and repair. GDF-7 also regulates bone formation, mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, neuronal differentiation, and axon guidance in the central nervous system.
Product Properties
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Synonyms |
BMP12, GDF7, growth differentiation factor 7 |
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Accession |
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GeneID |
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Source |
E.coli-derived mouse GDF-7/BMP-12 protein, Thr316-Arg461. |
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Molecular Weight |
Approximately 29.8 kDa. |
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AA Sequence |
TALAGTRGAQ GSGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGG GGAGRGHGRR GRSRCSRKSL HVDFKELGWD DWIIAPLDYE AYHCEGVCDF PLRSHLEPTN HAIIQTLLNS MAPDAAPASC CVPARLSPIS ILYIDAANNV VYKQYEDMVV EACGCR |
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Tag |
None |
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Physical Appearance |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
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Purity |
>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses. |
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Biological Activity |
The ED50 as determined by inducing alkaline phosphatase production of mouse ATDC5 cells is less than 0.5 μg/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of > 2000 IU/mg. Fully biologically active when compared to standard. |
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Endotoxin |
< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method. |
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Formulation |
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 30% Acetonitrile and 0.1% TFA. |
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Reconstitution |
We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20℃. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions. |
Shipping and Storage
The products are shipped with ice pack and can be stored at -20℃ to -80℃ for 1 year.
Recommend to aliquot the protein into smaller quantities when first used and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Cautions
1. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
2. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves for operation.
3. For research use only!