Cat Number: 92004ES

GDF-7/BMF-12-2

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Genus

Mouse

Source

E.coli

Synonyms

BMP12, GDF7, growth differentiation factor 7

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.

Molecular Weight

Approximately 29.8 kDa.

AA sequence

TALAGTRGAQ GSGGGGGGGG GGGGGGGGGG GGAGRGHGRR GRSRCSRKSL HVDFKELGWD DWIIAPLDYE AYHCEGVCDF PLRSHLEPTN HAIIQTLLNS MAPDAAPASC CVPARLSPIS ILYIDAANNV VYKQYEDMVV EACGCR

Appearance

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

Purity

>95% by SDS-PAGE and HPLC analyses.

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.

Endotoxin

< 0.1 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Formulation

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in 30% Acetonitrile and 0.1% TFA.

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.

Note

10, 100, 500μg