Catalogue number
                            CYT-653 
                                Synonyms
                                Cartilage-derived morphogenetic protein-1, CDMP-1, LAP4, SYNS2, GDF-5, Radotermin, CDMP1, GDF5, Growth differentiation factor 5, BMP-14.
                                Introduction
                                GDF-5 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. The members of this family are regulators of cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and ***** tissues. Mutations in this gene are associated with acromesomelic dysplasia, Hunter-Thompson type; brachydactyly, type C; and chondrodysplasia, Grebe type. These associations confirm that the gene product plays a role in skeletal development.
                                Description
                                GDF5 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated, polypeptide chain containing 141 amino acids (382-501 a.a.) and having a total molecular mass of 15.8 kDa. 
GDF5 is fused to a 20 amino acid His Tag at N-terminus and purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
 
                                Source
                                Escherichia Coli.
                                Physical Appearance
                                Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
                                Formulation
                                The GDF5 solution contains 10mM sodium citrate pH-3.5 and 10% glycerol.
                                Stability
                                Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. 
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
                                Purity
                                Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
                                Amino acid sequence
                                MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MAPLATRQGK RPSKNLKARC SRKALHVNFK DMGWDDWIIA PLEYEAFHCE GLCEFPLRSH LEPTNHAVIQ TLMNSMDPES TPPTCCVPTR LSPISILFID SANNVVYKQY EDMVVESCGC R.
 
                                Safety Data Sheet
                                
                                Usage
                                ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.