Species : |
Human |
Source : |
E.coli |
Description : |
Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a member of the transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) family and is made by the placenta and cardiovascular tissues. GDF-15 regulates inflammatory and apoptotic pathways during cellular stress and injury. GDF-15 is emerging as a biomarker of early heart disease, such that increased levels of circulating GDF-15 are associated with an increased risk of developing heart failure. |
Bio-activity : |
No biological activity data is available at this time. |
Molecular Mass : |
Dimer, 12.4/24.8 kDa (113/226 aa) |
AA Sequence : |
MARNGDHCPLGPGRCCRLHTVRASLEDLGWADWVLSPREVQVTMCIGACPSQFRAANMHAQIKTSLHRLKPDTVPAPCCVPASYNPMVLIQKTDTGVSLQTYDDLLAKDCHCI |
Endotoxin : |
≤1 EUs/μg, Kinetic LAL |
Purity : |
≥95%, Reducing and Non-Reducing SDS PAGE |
Stability : |
12 months from date of receipt when stored at -20 to -80 centigrade as supplied. 1 month when stored at 4 centigrade after reconstituting as directed. 3 months when stored at -20 to -80 centigrade after reconstituting as directed. |
Storage : |
Storage Prior to Reconstitution: -20 centigrade |
Storage Buffer : |
Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered aqueous solution containing 0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) |
Reconstitution : |
Sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL |
Shipping : |
Room temperature |
Instructions : |
Centrifuge vial before opening. Suspend the product by gently pipetting the above recommended solution down the sides of the vial. DO NOT VORTEX. Allow several minutes for complete reconstitution. For prolonged storage, dilute to working aliquots in a 0.1% BSA solution, store at -80 centigrade and avoid repeat freeze thaws. |