| Product Name: | Recombinant Human GDF-15/MIC-1 Protein (E. coli) |
| Catalog Number: | M21719 |
| Solubility: | Reconstitute in sterile 4 mM HCl to a concentration of 0.5 mg/mL. |
| Storage: | Stored at ≤ -20°C, stable for one year after receipt |
| Description: | The recombinant human GDF-15/MIC-1 is a secreted member of the transforming growth factor (TGF)-β superfamily, as a novel antihypertrophic regulatory factor in the heart. GDF-15 has a role in regulating inflammatory and apoptotic pathways in injured tissues and during disease processes. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |