Growth/differentiatiion factor 11, Bone morphogenetic protein 11, GENE NAMEs: GDF11, BMP11
Bone Morphogenetic Protein 11 (GDF-11) is a secreted signal that acts globally to specify positional identity along the anterior/posterior axis during development. It plays critical roles in patterning both mesodermal and neural tissues and in establishing the skeletal pattern. It exists as a disulfide-linked homodimer. It belongs to the TGF-beta family.
Applications
Suitable for use in ELISA and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Immunohistochemistry: Formalin fixed paraffin embedded. Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Recombinant corresponding to aa310-407 of human BMP11 with a GST tag.
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, pH 7.2. Reconstitute with 100ul sterile ddH2O.
Purity
Purified by affinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human BMP11.