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GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody (GDF9/4261) [DyLight 488]

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # NBP3-08680G

Novus Biologicals, part of Bio-Techne

Key Product Details

Species Reactivity

Validated:

Human

Applications

ELISA, Western Blot

Label

DyLight 488 (Excitation = 493 nm, Emission = 518 nm)

Antibody Source

Monoclonal Mouse IgG Clone # GDF9/4261

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Product Summary for GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody (GDF9/4261) [DyLight 488]

Immunogen

Recognizes the 113 amino acid carboxy-terminal fragment of GDF-8/Myostatin protein (Uniprot: O14793)

Localization

Cytoplasmic (secreted)

Specificity

Myostatin is a well-characterized negative regulator of skeletal muscle and can inhibit myogenesis and stimulate adipogenesis. Clone Myo 2/1A has been shown to have the reverse effect, up- regulate myogenesis and down- regulate adipogenesis.

Clonality

Monoclonal

Host

Mouse

Isotype

IgG

Applications for GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody (GDF9/4261) [DyLight 488]

Application
Recommended Usage

ELISA

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Western Blot

Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Application Notes
Optimal dilution of this antibody should be experimentally determined.
Please Note: Optimal dilutions of this antibody should be experimentally determined.

Formulation, Preparation, and Storage

Purification

Protein A or G purified

Formulation

50mM Sodium Borate

Preservative

0.05% Sodium Azide

Concentration

Please see the vial label for concentration. If unlisted please contact technical services.

Shipping

The product is shipped with polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature recommended below.

Stability & Storage

Store at 4C in the dark.

Background: GDF-8/Myostatin

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.

Long Name

Growth Differentiation Factor 8

Alternate Names

GDF8, MSLHP, MSTN, Myostatin

Gene Symbol

MSTN

Additional GDF-8/Myostatin Products

Product Documents for GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody (GDF9/4261) [DyLight 488]

Certificate of Analysis

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Product Specific Notices for GDF-8/Myostatin Antibody (GDF9/4261) [DyLight 488]



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

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.

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