SRP3299

GDF-5 mouse

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC)

• Synonym(s): BMP-14, CDMP-1
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.32

Properties

• biological source: mouse
• recombinant: expressed in E. coli
• assay: ≥98% (HPLC); ≥98% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: lyophilized
• potency: 0.08-0.12 μg/mL
• mol wt: 27.0 kDa
• packaging: pkg of 50 μg
• impurities: <0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested
• color: white to off-white
• UniProt accession no.: P43027
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• Gene Information: mouse ... GDF5(14563)

Description

General description

Mutations in the GDF-5 gene have been implicated in Grebe Syndrome, which is characterized by short stature, extra digits, short and deformed extremities, and in Hunter-Thompson type dwarfism. The mature and functional form of GDF-5 is a homodimer of two 120 amino-acid polypeptide chain (monomers) linked by a single disulfide bond. Each GDF-5 monomer is expressed as the C-terminal part of a precursor polypeptide, which also contains a 27 amino-acid signal peptide and a 348 amino-acid propeptide. This precursor undergoes intracellular dimerization, and upon secretion it is processed by a furin-type protease.

Biochem/physiol Actions

GDF-5 is expressed in long bones during embryonic development and postnatally in articular cartilage. Recombinant murine GDF-5 is a 27.0 kDa homodimeric disulfide-linked protein consisting of two 120 amino acids.

Physical form

Lyophilized with no additives.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Do not vortex. This solution can be stored at 2-8°C for up to 1 week. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at -20°C to -80°C.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable