How is GDF-8 (Myostatin) supplied?

GDF-8 (Myostatin) is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in 1 mg vials, for laboratory research use only.

Is GDF-8 (Myostatin) for human use?

No. GDF-8 (Myostatin) is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption, and is not a drug, food, or cosmetic.

GDF-8 (Myostatin)

1mg

Research use only

GDF-8 (Myostatin)

Name: GDF-8 (Myostatin)
Brand: PepNex
Availability: OutOfStock

Supplied in 1 mg vials. UK-stocked line, back in soon.

Batch certified

UK stock, same-day

Stored cold, shipped & sealed safely

Out of stock. A certificate of analysis is published with the first batch.

Strength

How many vials?

Out of stock

Not currently available. A certificate of analysis is published with the first batch.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption, and not a drug, food, or cosmetic. Sold to qualified researchers and institutions.

About GDF-8 (Myostatin)

GDF-8 (Growth/Differentiation Factor 8), or myostatin, is a recombinant TGF-β-superfamily protein and a negative regulator of skeletal-muscle mass (human MSTN, UniProt O14793). It is expressed as a 375-residue precursor cleaved to an active ~25 kDa disulfide-linked homodimer (~12.5 kDa monomer). As a recombinant protein it has no small-molecule formula, mass, or CAS.

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Specifications

Identity

Sequence: not recorded
Molecular formula: not recorded
Molecular weight: not recorded
CAS number: not recorded

Physical

Form: Lyophilised powder
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Solubility: Soluble in bacteriostatic or sterile water
Storage: Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light. Refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C and use within its stability window.

Certificate

This compound is not currently stocked. Its certificate of analysis, with the independent HPLC and mass-spectrometry results for the batch, is published here when the first lot is released.

Handling and storage

Reconstitute with bacteriostatic or sterile water. Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light; refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C. Handle under standard laboratory conditions.

Common questions about GDF-8 (Myostatin)

What is GDF-8 (Myostatin)?: GDF-8 (Growth/Differentiation Factor 8), or myostatin, is a recombinant TGF-β-superfamily protein and a negative regulator of skeletal-muscle mass (human MSTN, UniProt O14793).
How is GDF-8 (Myostatin) supplied?: GDF-8 (Myostatin) is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in 1 mg vials, for laboratory research use only.
How should GDF-8 (Myostatin) be stored and handled?: Reconstitute with bacteriostatic or sterile water. Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light; refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C. Handle under standard laboratory conditions.
Is GDF-8 (Myostatin) for human use?: No. GDF-8 (Myostatin) is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption, and is not a drug, food, or cosmetic.