The protein is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site which is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. The members of this family are regulators of cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues. This gene is thought to encode a secreted protein which negatively regulates skeletal muscle growth.
Aliases: Myostatin; GDF8; MSTN
Entrez GeneID: 2660
Swissprot : O14793
WB Predicted band size : 42.7kDa
Host/Isotype: Mouse IgG1
Species Reactivity: Human,Mouse
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of Myostatin expressed in E. Coli.
