GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody [DyLight 650]

• Reactivity: Mu
• Applications: WB, B/N
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Sheep
• Conjugate: DyLight 650

GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody [DyLight 650] Summary

• Immunogen: Mouse myeloma cell line NS0-derived recombinant mouse GDF‑8/Myostatin Propeptide
  Asn25-Ser265
  Accession # O08689
• Specificity: Detects GDF‑8/Myostatin Propeptide in direct ELISAs and Western blots. In direct ELISAs, less than 10% cross‑reactivity with mature recombinant mouse (rm) GDF-8 is observed and less than 5% cross-reactivity with mature rmGDF-1, -3, -5, -6, -7, -9, and recombinant human GDF-11 is observed.
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Sheep
• Gene: MSTN
• Purity: Antigen Affinity-purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Neutralization
  • Western Blot
• Application Notes: Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C in the dark.
• Buffer: 50mM Sodium Borate
• Preservative: 0.05% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Antigen Affinity-purified

Notes

DyLight (R) is a trademark of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Alternate Names for GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody [DyLight 650]

• GDF8
• GDF-8
• GDF8growth differentiation factor 8
• growth/differentiation factor 8
• MSLHP
• MSTN
• Myostatin

Background

Myostatin (GDF8) is a negative regulator of muscle growth in mammals, and loss-of-function mutations are associated with increased skeletal-muscle mass in mice, cattle, and humans.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: MSTN