F4021
Follicle Stimulating Hormone from human pituitary
~7,000 IU/mg (powder)
Synonym(s):
FSH, Follitropin
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biological source
human pituitary glands
Quality Level
sterility
non-sterile
form
powder
specific activity
~7,000 IU/mg (powder)
mol wt
35 kDa
technique(s)
cell culture | mammalian: suitable
impurities
HBsAg, HCV and HIV-1/HIV-2, tested negative
pH
7.4
solubility
water: ~50 g/L
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... FSHB(2488) , FSHR(2492)
General description
The α chain of FSH has 89 amino acids and the β chain has 115 amino acids. The α chain is not active. FSH belongs to glycoprotein hormone family. It is secreted by the gonadotropic cells of pituitary gland.
Research area: Cell signaling
Research area: Cell signaling
Application
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) from human pituitary has been used for-
- in vitro luteinization of Macaque granulosa cells
- luteal cell proliferation assay
- culturing of preantral follicle cells obtained from mice
- in vitro maturation of immature cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) obtained from mice and
- culture of RAW264.7 cell line
Biochem/physiol Actions
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) in involved in the growth of ovarian follicles and steroidogenesis of ovaries. FSHR (follicle-stimulating hormone receptor) interacts with FSH in the ovaries and determines the responsiveness to this hormone. Depressed levels of FSHR result in poor responsiveness and influence folliculogenesis. In the Caucasian population, certain polymorphisms in the FSHR gene are more commonly found in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In the male fetuses and neonates, it facilitates the proliferation of Sertoli cells. In pubescent males, it stimulates spermatogonia to undergo mitosis.FSH upon binding to its receptor FSH-R positively regulates G-protein coupled receptors/cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)/protein kinase A pathways to cascade intracellular signals.
The α-chain is not active; biological specificity is attributed to the β-chain. Induces maturation of Graafian follicles of the ovary; promotes development of germinal cells in males; activates cytosolic tyrosine kinase.
Packaging
Package size based on protein content
Other Notes
Two-chain glycoprotein hormone
Quality
Vial also contains 0.1 mg of salts from 0.05 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4.
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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