Product Name
(Rhesus macaque) Growth/differentiation factor 8 (MSTN), Recombinant Protein
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Full Product Name
Recombinant Macaca mulatta (Rhesus macaque) Growth/differentiation factor 8 (MSTN)
Product Synonym Names
Recombinant (Rhesus macaque) Growth/differentiation factor 8 (MSTN); Growth/differentiation factor 8; GDF-8; Myostatin
Product Gene Name
MSTN recombinant protein
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Product Synonym Gene Name
MSTN; GDF8[Similar Products]
Research Use Only
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Sequence Positions
267-375
Sequence
DFGLDCDEHS TESRCCRYPL TVDFEAFGWD WIIAPKRYKA NYCSGECEFV FLQKYPHTHL VHQANPRGSA GPCCTPTKMS PINMLYFNGK EQIIYGKIPA MVVDRCGCS
Chromosome Location
Chromosome: 12; NC_007869.1 (53744824..53750251, complement). Location: chromosome: 12
3D Structure
ModBase 3D Structure for A1C2U6
Host
E Coli or Yeast or Baculovirus or Mammalian Cell
Purity/Purification
>=90% (lot specific)
Form/Format
Liquid containing glycerol
Tag Information
This protein contains an N-terminal tag and may also contain a C-terminal tag. Tag types are determined by various factors including tag-protein stability, please inquire for tag information.
Sterility
Sterile filter available upon request.
Endotoxin
Low endotoxin available upon request.
Species
Macaca mulatta (Rhesus macaque)
Preparation and Storage
Store at -20 degree C. For extended storage, store at -20 or -80 degree C.
ISO Certification
Manufactured in an ISO 13485:2003 and EN ISO 13485:2012 Certified Laboratory.
Other Notes
Small volumes of MSTN recombinant protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.
NCBI/Uniprot data below describe general gene information for MSTN. It may not necessarily be applicable to this product.
NCBI Accession #
NP_001073588.1
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NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #
NM_001080119.1
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UniProt Primary Accession #
A1C2U6
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UniProt Related Accession #
A1C2U6[Other Products]
Molecular Weight
42,722 Da[Similar Products]
NCBI Official Full Name
growth/differentiation factor 8
NCBI Official Symbol
MSTN??[Similar Products]
NCBI Official Synonym Symbols
GDF8
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NCBI Protein Information
growth/differentiation factor 8; GDF-8
UniProt Protein Name
Growth/differentiation factor 8
UniProt Synonym Protein Names
Myostatin
Protein Family
Growth/differentiation factor
UniProt Gene Name
MSTN??[Similar Products]
UniProt Synonym Gene Names
GDF8; GDF-8??[Similar Products]
UniProt Entry Name
GDF8_MACMU
UniProt Comments for MSTN
Function: Acts specifically as a negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth
By similarity.
Subunit structure: Homodimer; disulfide-linked
By similarity. Interacts with WFIKKN2, leading to inhibit its activity. Interacts with FST3
By similarity.
Subcellular location: Secreted
By similarity.
Sequence similarities: Belongs to the TGF-beta family.
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