Growth Differentiation Factor 6 (GDF6), Active Protein

BMP13; CDMP2; GDF16; Bone morphogenetic protein 13; Growth/differentiation factor 16

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

> 90%

Freeze-Dried Powder; 20mM Tris, 150mM NaCl, pH8.0, Containing 1mM EDTA, 1mM DTT, 0.01% SKL, 5% Trehalose and Proclin300.

Store at 2-8 degree C for one month. Aliquot and store at -80 degree C for 12 months. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
The thermal stability is described by the loss rate. The loss rate was determined by accelerated thermal degradation test, that is, incubate the protein at 37 degree C for 48h, and no obvious degradation and precipitation were observed. The loss rate is less than 5% within the expiration date under appropriate storage condition.

Manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 Certified Laboratory.

Manufactured in a lab with traceable raw materials. Bulk orders can typically be prepared to the customer’s specifications, please inquire.

Refer to the datasheet for activity details. For other activity applications, researchers should evaluate this protein for suitability in their model system.

Small volumes of GDF6 active protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

Cell Culture, Activity Assays

Figure. The binding activity of GDF6 with BMPR1A.

growth differentiation factor 6

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Growth/differentiation factor 6

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GDF6_MOUSE

This gene encodes a secreted ligand of the TGF-beta (transforming growth factor-beta) superfamily of proteins. Ligands of this family bind various TGF-beta receptors leading to recruitment and activation of SMAD family transcription factors that regulate gene expression. The encoded preproprotein is proteolytically processed to generate each subunit of the disulfide-linked homodimer. This protein is required for normal formation of some bones and joints in the limbs, skull, and axial skeleton. Mice lacking a functional copy of this gene exhibit joint and skeletal defects. [provided by RefSeq, Sep 2016]

Function: Growth factor that controls proliferation and cellular differentiation in the retina and bone formation. Plays a key role in regulating apoptosis during retinal development. Establishes dorsal-ventral positional information in the retina and controls the formation of the retinotectal map. Required for normal formation of bones and joints in the limbs, skull, and axial skeleton. Plays a key role in establishing boundaries between skeletal elements during development. May signal through the growth factor receptors subunits BMPR1A, BMPR1B, BMPR2 and ACVR2A. Ref.3 Ref.4 Ref.5

Subunit structure: Homodimer; disulfide-linked

By similarity.

Subcellular location: Secreted

By similarity.

Tissue specificity: Expressed in different subsets of developing joints. Ref.3

Disruption phenotype: Mice lacking Gdf6 display photoreceptor degeneration. Animals exhibit abnormal electroretinograms with up to 66% decreases in the bipolar cell-driven b-wave and 54% decreases in the photoreceptor-mediated a-wave amplitudes, as well as 3 to 27% reduced photopic flicker fusion. Ref.5

Sequence similarities: Belongs to the TGF-beta family.

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