Animal-Free BMP-8b, Human (His)

Recombinant Proteins

Stored at -20°C for 2 years

BMP-8 is a pleiotropic ligand protein act as a reproductive system regulator, enriched in the ovary. BMP-8 is encoded by a pair of genes BMP8A and BMP8B, belonging to TNF-β family[1]. BMP-8B is secreted by brown/beige adipocytes and enhances energy dissipation, serves as a potential targets in obesity[2]. BMP-8B also caspase-3 and -9 activation in pancreatic cancer cell, as well as decreasing mitochondrial membrane potential to induce apoptosis[3]. BMP-8b Protein, Human is 402 a.a. with 2 glycosylation domains. Animal-Free BMP-8a Protein, Human (His) is a animal free recombinant human protein produced in E. coli cells, with 139 a.a. (A264-H402) and N-terminal His-tag.This product is for cell culture use only.