Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
| Prod. No.: | F1025 |
| Source | CHO |
| Pkg. Size: | 450 IU, 75 IU, 150 IU |
| Storage: | -20°C Detailed storage instructions below. |
Description
Background:
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a glycoprotein gonadotropin secreted by the anterior pituitary in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which is released by the hypothalamus. FSH is fundamental for Sertoli cell function stimulating spermatogenesis and follicular growth by a specific receptor.1 FSH helps the production of eggs by the ovaries and controls the production of sperm.2 FSH may play an important role in bone mass regulation in postmenopausal women.3
Source
CHO
State of Matter
Purity
>98% by SDS Page and HPLC
Storage and Stability
The lyophilized protein should be stored desiccated at -20°C. The reconstituted protein can be stored for at least one week at 4°C. For long-term storage of the reconstituted protein, aliquot into working volumes and store at -20°C in a manual defrost freezer. Avoid Repeated Freeze Thaw Cycles.
Endotoxin
<0.125 EU/µg
Biological Activity
Human FSH is biologically active compared to standard (IRP reference preparation 70/45). The activity was found to be 13,636 IU/mg.
Each investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications.
Country of Origin
USA
References
1. Mostafat T et al. (2008) Andrologia 40: 392
2. (2007) WebMed
3. Liao EY et al. (2009) Clin Chim Acta. 400: 8
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