869008-M

Growth Hormone, Human Pituitary, Iodination Grade

Growth Hormone, Human Pituitary, Iodination Grade, CAS 12629-01-5, is a single chain polypeptide hormone essential for growth of all tissues and plays a role in fat mobilization.

• Synonym(s): Growth Hormone, Human Pituitary, Iodination Grade, hGH, Somatotropin
• CAS Number: 12629-01-5
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥97% (weight)
• form: lyophilized solid
• specific activity: ≥3.5 IU/mg (WHO 1st IRP)
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• impurities: ≤0.05% hFSH, hPRL, hLH, hTSH
• pI: 4.9
• solubility: 0.01 M sodium bicarbonate: soluble
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Native, human growth hormone from pituitary gland. Single chain polypeptide hormone essential for growth of all tissues. Increases fat mobilization. Immunopotency: ≥5 IU/mg (WHO 1st IRP).

Native, human growth hormone from pituitary gland. Single chain polypeptide hormone essential for the growth of all tissues. Increases fat mobilization. Secreted in a pulsatile manner.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Preparation Note

Prepared from tissue of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

de Vos, A.M., et al. 1992. Science255, 306.
Brook, C.G.D., et al. 1988. J.Endocrinol.119, 179.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable