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GDF9 human

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥98% (SDS-PAGE), ≥98% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

GDF9, Growth/differentiation factor 9

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.32

biological source

human

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Assay

≥98% (HPLC)
≥98% (SDS-PAGE)

form

lyophilized

mol wt

~31.2 kDa

packaging

pkg of 20 μg

impurities

endotoxin, tested

NCBI accession no.

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... GDF9(2661)

General description

GDF-9 is a member of the TGF-β superfamily of growth and differentiation factors, and is highly homologous to GDF-3. Unlike most TGF-family members, GDF-9 and GDF-3 are not disulfide-linked dimers. GDF-3 is expressed in adult bone marrow, spleen, thymus, and adipose tissue. GDF-9 is expressed in oocytes and is required for normal ovarian folliculogenesis. Recombinant human GDF-9 is a 31.0 kDa non-disulfide-linked homodimer containing two 135 amino acid polypeptide chains with 6XHis on its N-terminus.

Application

GDF9 has been as a supplement in the basal medium for the maturation of cumulus–oocyte complexes (COCs).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) is known to be localized in the cytoplasm. The gene encoding it is localized on human chromosome 5q31.1. It is known to be associated with granulosa cell proliferation and steroid production. Downregulation of the gene is observed in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Physical form

Sterile filtered and lyophilized with no additives.

Reconstitution

Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. This solution can then be diluted into other aqueous buffers.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Reduced and delayed expression of GDF9 and BMP15 in ovarian tissues from women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
Wei LN
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (2014)
Mutations and sequence variants in GDF9 and BMP15 in patients with premature ovarian failure.
Laissue P
European Journal of Endocrinology (2006)
Impact of oocyte-secreted factors on its developmental competence in buffalo
Swati Gupta
Zygote (2017)
Signalling pathways involved in the synergistic effects of human growth differentiation factor 9 and bone morphogenetic protein 15.
Reader KL
Reproduction, Fertility, and Development (2016)
Jesús Cadenas et al.
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E, 20(1), 126-126 (2022-08-20)
The suggested effects of the oocyte secreted GDF9 and BMP15 growth factors on oocyte maturation are currently based on recombinant proteins, and little is known about native GDF9 and BMP15 in humans. Human immature cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) obtained in connection

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