Active in a receptor-binding assay using a membrane preparation from placenta.

Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with ddH2O or buffer. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months 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.

Recombinant, Yeast

Purified. ~ 95% pure by N-terminal aa sequencing, amino acid composition, HPLC analysis and SDS gel electrophoresis.

As reported

This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.