Follistatin
Follistatin is an endogenous glycoprotein functioning as a high-affinity activin-binding protein, sequestering activin A and myostatin (GDF-8) to block their engagement of type II TGF-beta receptors. Research preparations use the recombinant truncated form (FS288 or FS315) for in vitro binding and neutralization studies in skeletal muscle and reproductive cell models. The primary tool compound for dissecting myostatin pathway pharmacology within the TGF-beta superfamily. For laboratory research use only.
- CAS
- 117628-82-7
- MW
- ~37,000 to 40,000 Da (recombinant); ~3780 Da (synthetic truncated form)
- Formula
- N/A (recombinant protein)
- Purity
- >=98.8 HPLC
- Storage
- -20 °C, lyophilized
What is Follistatin?
Follistatin is a synthetic research compound studied in laboratory settings. It has molecular formula N/A (recombinant protein), a molecular weight of ~37,000 to 40,000 Da (recombinant); ~3780 Da (synthetic truncated form), CAS 117628-82-7. It is intended for in vitro research use only and is not for human or animal use.
What purity is AminoZone's Follistatin?
AminoZone supplies Follistatin at >=98.8% purity, verified by third-party HPLC analysis. A certificate of analysis is available on request.
How is Follistatin supplied?
Follistatin is supplied as a lyophilized powder in sealed research-grade vials, stored -20 °C, lyophilized, intended for in vitro and laboratory research use only.