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Activin A human

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥97% (SDS-PAGE), ≥97% (HPLC), suitable for cell culture

Synonym(s):

Activin beta-A, FRP, Inhibin beta-1

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NACRES:
NA.32
UNSPSC Code:
12352202

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biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

assay

≥97% (HPLC), ≥97% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

potency

≤2.0 ng/mL ED50

mol wt

26.0 kDa

packaging

pkg of 10 μg

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

impurities

<0.1 EU/μg endotoxin, tested

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... INHBA(3624)
mouse ... Inhba(16323)
rat ... Inhba(29200)

General description

Activins (also referred to as inhibins) are generally dimers of three subunits: inhibin βA, inhibin βB, and inhibin α. Recombinant human Activin A (inhibin βA) is a 26kDa disulfide-linked homodimer of two bA chains, each containing 116 amino acid residues. The sequence of mature Activin A is completely homologous between human, mouse, and rat species.

Application

Activin A has been used in monolayer induction for endoderm (hepatocyte) differentiation.
Activin A human has been used to study rRNA gene transcription during directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Activin A (inhibin βA) is a TGF (transforming growth factor)-β family member that exhibits a wide range of biological activities including regulation of cellular proliferation and differentiation, and promotion of neuronal survival. Elevated levels of Activin A in human colorectal tumors and in postmenopausal women have been implicated in colorectal and breast cancers, respectively. Activin A plays a central role in reproduction by regulating the levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). It is involved in hematopoiesis, embryogenesis and osteogenesis. It exhibits both tumor suppressing and promoting effects.[1] In underweight and overweight humans, high levels of Activin A in serum might be associated with the pathogenesis of asthma. The biological activities of Activin A can be neutralized by inhibins and by the diffusible TGF-β antagonist, follistatin.

Physical form

Lyophilized with no additives.

Preparation Note

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.

Other Notes

GLECDGKVNI CCKKQFFVSF KDIGWNDWII APSGYHANYC EGECPSHIAG TSGSSLSFHS TVINHYRMRG HSPFANLKSC CVPTKLRPMS MLYYDDGQNI IKKDIQNMIV EECGCS

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technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

cell culture | mammalian: suitable

technique(s)

-

technique(s)

-

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

recombinant

expressed in HEK 293 cells

recombinant

expressed in Nicotiana

recombinant

-

assay

≥97% (HPLC), ≥97% (SDS-PAGE)

assay

≥95% (SDS-PAGE)

assay

>97% (SDS-PAGE)

assay

>97% (SDS-PAGE and HPLC)

biological source

human

biological source

human

biological source

human

biological source

-

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

-10 to -25°C

Gene Information

human ... INHBA(3624)
mouse ... Inhba(16323)
rat ... Inhba(29200)

Gene Information

-

Gene Information

human ... INHBA(3624)

Gene Information

-


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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Mechanisms of TGF-beta signaling from cell membrane to the nucleus.
Shi Y and Massague J
Cell, 113, 685-700 (2003)
Generation of an induced pluripotent stem cell line from chorionic villi of a Turner syndrome spontaneous abortion.
Parveen S
Stem Cell Research, 12-16 (2017)
Activin A is associated with asthma in underweight and overweight patients.
Zhang LL and Liu CT
Genetics and molecular research : GMR, 14, 440-452 (2015)



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SKUGTIN
SRP3003-10UG04061837202186

Questions

  1. How does this protein appear on a non-reducing SDS-PAGE? Should it be present in its monomeric or its dimeric form? Or does it occur in variable ratios of the two? Does the amount of protein applied, influence its banding pattern?

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    1. This product is tested under both unreduced and reduced conditions. Under unreduced conditions, the SDS-PAGE gel shows a band at 26 kDa, while under reduced conditions, the only band is around 13 kDa molecular weight.

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