Product Specifications

• Expression of Human Proteins in Human Cells
• Extreme low Endotoxin
• High Purity
• Animal Free and Xeno Free
• Tag Free

Source: Human cells derived
Structure: Non-glycosylated homodimer
Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin Level: <0.5EU/ug
Molecular Weight: 25kDa
Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered solution in PBS without carrier protein

Activity Assay

The activity was measured by the inhibition of proliferation of the murine MPC-11 cell line.

Reconstitution

Briefly centrifuge the vial before opening. It is recommended to reconstitute the protein in sterile PBS containing 0.1% endotoxin-free recombination human serum albumin.

Stability & Storage

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. In general: 12 months from date of receipt, -20 to -80°C as supplied. 1 month, 2 to 8°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution. 3 months, -20 to -80°C under sterile conditions after reconstitution.

Protein Description

Activin A belongs to the members of the TGFβ superfamily. Activin A is involved in a wide range of biological processes including tissue morphogenesis and repair, fibrosis, inflammation, neural development, hematopoiesis, reproductive system function, and carcinogenesis.

References

Kumanov P, et al. (2005) Reprod. Biomed. Online 10, 786.