Activin B, Human
Activins and inhibins, members of the TGF-beta superfamily, are disulfide-linked dimeric proteins that were originally purified from gonadal fluids as proteins that stimulated or inhibited, respectively, pituitary follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) release. Activin is strongly expressed in wounded skin, and overexpression of activin in epidermis of transgenic mice improves wound healing and enhances scar formation. Activin also regulates the morphogenesis of branching organs such as the prostate, lung, and kidney. There is also evidence showed that lack of activin during development results in neural developmental defects.
Sequence:
MGLECDGRTNLCCRQQFFIDFRLIGWNDWIIAPTGYYGNYCEGSCPAYLAGVPGSASSFHTAVVNQYRMRGLNPGTVNSCCIPTKLSTMSM
LYFDDEYNIVKRDVPNMIVEECGCA with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus
UnitProt ID:
P09529
Source:
Escherichia coli
Endotoxin Test:
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity:
Measure by its ability to induce hemoglobin expression in K562 cells. The ED50 for this effect is <0.7 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human Activin B is > 1.5 x 106 IU/mg.
Purity:
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Form:
Lyophilized
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 8.0.
Reconstitution:
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H₂O to a concentration not less than 200 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved.
Stability & Storage:
This product is stable after storage at:
• -20°C for 12 months in lyophilized state from date of receipt.
• -20°C or -80°C for 1 month under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue ice
MGLECDGRTNLCCRQQFFIDFRLIGWNDWIIAPTGYYGNYCEGSCPAYLAGVPGSASSFHTAVVNQYRMRGLNPGTVNSCCIPTKLSTMSM
LYFDDEYNIVKRDVPNMIVEECGCA with polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus
UnitProt ID:
P09529
Source:
Escherichia coli
Endotoxin Test:
<0.1 EU per 1 μg of the protein by the LAL method.
Activity:
Measure by its ability to induce hemoglobin expression in K562 cells. The ED50 for this effect is <0.7 ng/mL. The specific activity of recombinant human Activin B is > 1.5 x 106 IU/mg.
Purity:
>98% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Form:
Lyophilized
Storage Buffer:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 8.0.
Reconstitution:
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized protein in sterile H₂O to a concentration not less than 200 μg/mL and incubate the stock solution for at least 20 min to ensure sufficient re-dissolved.
Stability & Storage:
This product is stable after storage at:
• -20°C for 12 months in lyophilized state from date of receipt.
• -20°C or -80°C for 1 month under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Shipping Conditions:
Blue ice
Measure by its ability to induce hemoglobin expression in K562 cells. The ED50 for this effect is <0.7 ng/mL.
The specific activity of recombinant human Activin B is > 1.5 x 106 IU/mg.
