GDF-8/Myostatin
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Catalog numberE21-783
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PricePlease ask
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Size10ug
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Shipping_TemperatureAmbient
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Product_StateLyophilized
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Formulation_DescriptionLyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH7.4.
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StorageLyophilized protein should be stored at < -20°C, though stable at room temperature for 3 weeks.Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-7°C for 2-7 days.Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
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ReconstitutionAlways centrifuge tubes before opening. Do not mix by vortex or pipetting.It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/ml.Dissolve the lyophilized protein in ddH2O.Please aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles.
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PurityGreater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
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EndotoxinLess than 0.1 ng/µg (1 IEU/µg) as determined by LAL test.
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BackgroundMouse Growth/differentiation factor 8(Mstn, GDF-8) is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site which is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. It is expressed specifically in developing and adult skeletal muscle. It exists as a homodimer, and interacts with WFIKKN2, leading to inhibit its activity. This protein can act specifically as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. It regulates cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues. Experiments in mice have improved that GDF-8 is a key regulator of mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation, and mice lacking Myostatin encoding gene show decreased body fat and a generalized increase in bone density and strength.
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Alternative NamesGrowth/differentiation factor 8;GDF-8;Myostatin;Mstn;Gdf8
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Expression systemHuman cells
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Gene target
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Gene symbolMSTN, SNORD114-8, RNU6-8, SNORD113-8, SNORD116-8, IGKV2OR2-8, MIR1302-8, PIRC35
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Short nameGDF-8/Myostatin
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SpeciesMouse
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Alternative nameGDF-8/Myostatin
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Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namemyostatin
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Synonyms gene
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Synonyms gene name
- growth differentiation factor 8
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GenBank acession
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Locus
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Discovery year1997-09-12
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Transforming growth factor beta superfamily
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VEGA ID
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Locus Specific Databases
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namesmall nucleolar RNA, C/D box 114-8
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Synonyms
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Locus
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Discovery year2006-09-26
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Small nucleolar RNAs, C/D box
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene nameRNA, U6 small nuclear 8
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Synonyms
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Locus
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Discovery year2008-06-10
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Small nuclear RNAs
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namesmall nucleolar RNA, C/D box 113-8
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Synonyms
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Locus
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Discovery year2006-09-20
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Small nucleolar RNAs, C/D box
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namesmall nucleolar RNA, C/D box 116-8
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Synonyms
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GenBank acession
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Locus
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Discovery year2007-02-15
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Small nucleolar RNAs, C/D box
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene nameimmunoglobulin kappa variable 2/OR2-8 (pseudogene)
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Synonyms gene name
- immunoglobulin kappa variable 2/OR2-8
- immunoglobulin kappa variable 2/OR2-8 pseudogene
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Synonyms
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GenBank acession
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Locus
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Discovery year2000-04-18
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Entrez gene record
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- Immunoglobulin kappa (IGK) orphons
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namemicroRNA 1302-8
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Synonyms gene
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Synonyms
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Locus
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Discovery year2008-11-03
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Entrez gene record
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RefSeq identity
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Classification
- MicroRNA MIR1302 family
Gene info
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Identity
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Gene
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Long gene namepiwi-interacting RNA cluster 35
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Locus
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Discovery year2009-11-05
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Entrez gene record
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Pubmed identfication
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Classification
- Piwi-interacting RNA clusters