Active Native Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone

• Cat.No.: FSH-1564H
• Product Overview: The product contains less than 2% lutenizing hormone and less than 1% each of thyroid stimulating hormone, growth hormone, prolactin, and ACTH. CAS number is 9002-68-0.

Specification

• Description: FSH is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone composed of α and β chains. The α chain has 89 amino acids and the β chain has 115 amino acids. The α chain is not active. The biological specificity is attributed to the β chain. FSH induces maturation ofGraafian follicles of the ovary, promotes development of germinal cells in males, and activates cytosolic tyrosine kinase.
• Source: human pituitary
• Species: Human
• Bio-activity: ~7,000 IU/mg
• Molecular Mass: 35 kDa
• Characteristic: The α-chain is not active; biological specificity is attributed to the β-chain. Induces maturation of Graafian follicles of the ovary; promotes development of germinal cells in males; activates cytosolic tyrosine kinase.
• Usage: For Laboratory Use Only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
• Storage: The product can be reconstituted with 1 ml of water or phosphate buffer. The vial (dry powder) contains 0.1 mg of salts from 50 mM phosphate buffer, pH 7.4.When reconstituted, store at 2-8 °C for up to one month. The product should be kept sterile to limit bacterial growth, which will denature the protein