Myostatin (GDF-8)

Myostatin, also called growth/differentiation factor 8 (GDF-8), is a protein of the TGF-beta family that is active as a disulfide-linked dimer.

Myostatin testing at Vanguard Laboratory is quoted, with the method agreed per sample.

Compound data

Type

protein, TGF-beta family

Active form

disulfide-linked dimer

Other names

GDF-8

Form

recombinant protein, usually lyophilized

Structure and names

Other names: GDF-8, growth/differentiation factor 8

What's reported

  • Purity of the protein
  • Identity, by retention time and intact mass where agreed
  • Aggregates, where agreed

Tests and prices

Quoted. Send the protein name, the expected mass or sequence and the form for a quote.

Sample amount and turnaround

We confirm the sample amount and turnaround with your quote. Send the material sealed, cold and labeled.

Salts, forms and compendial references

  • Usually supplied as a lyophilized recombinant protein; tell us the form, the expected mass and any tag or fusion partner.

Questions about Myostatin testing

Can you tell the dimer from the monomer?

Yes. The dimer can be reported separately from monomer and aggregates, agreed per sample.

Why is protein testing quoted?

Large proteins need a test plan matched to the protein and the form you send, so it is agreed before the sample is sent.

Sources

Order

Send the product name, the form of the ingredient and the label claim for a quote, or submit a sample with the sample form.