GDF-8/Myostatin is a secreted protein that is expressed in developing and adult skeletal muscle. It controls myoblast proliferation and is a potent negative regulator of skeletal muscle mass. It is upregulated in mechanically-stressed cardiomyocytes and induces the skeletal muscle wasting which is common in heart failure. The GDF-8 propeptide is cleaved from GDF-8 but remains associated and functions as an inhibitor of mature GDF-8. GDF-8 activity can also be inhibited through its association with Follistatin, FLRG, Decorin, or GASP-1. Active GDF-8 signals through a receptor complex containing Activin RIIB and either Activin RIB/ALK-4 or TGF-beta RI/ALK-5.
Simple Plex Control for Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8
R&D Systems | Catalog # 898090
Control for use with Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8 Simple Plex Assay Cartridge Kit.
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Key Product Details
Species
Human, Mouse, Rat
Product Summary for Simple Plex Control for Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8
INTENDED USE AND DESCRIPTION: For use a quantitative control for the determination of human/mouse/rat GDF-8 concentrations in biological fluids. Controls are supplied lyophilized. Please refer to the lot specific certificate of analysis and Simple Plex Lyophilized Quality Control product insert for additional information.”
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Formulation, Preparation, and Storage
Shipping
The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.
Storage
• Store lyophilized controls at 2-8 °C. Lyophilized controls are stable for up to 12 months from date of receipt.
• Reconstituted controls are stable for up to 6 months from date of preparation when stored at ≤ -70 °C. Storage at -20° C is not recommended.
• Individual frozen aliquots of low and high controls are designed as single-use entities. Thaw directly before use and discard any remaining volume.
• Reconstituted controls are stable for up to 6 months from date of preparation when stored at ≤ -70 °C. Storage at -20° C is not recommended.
• Individual frozen aliquots of low and high controls are designed as single-use entities. Thaw directly before use and discard any remaining volume.
Background: GDF-8/Myostatin
Long Name
Growth Differentiation Factor 8
Alternate Names
GDF8, MSLHP, MSTN, Myostatin
Gene Symbol
MSTN
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Product Documents for Simple Plex Control for Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8
Certificate of Analysis
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Product Specific Notices for Simple Plex Control for Human/Mouse/Rat GDF-8
For research use only
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