Biologically active in rat 3T3 F442A preadipocytes, though its activity is 15-fold lower compared to bovine GH, but it is equally potent in vivo in promoting carp growth (Fine et al.1993). Furthermore, carp GH forms 1:2 complex with the extra cellular domain of ovine growth hormone receptor.
Purity
>95% as determined by SEC-HPLC and SDS-PAGE.
Product Form
Lyophilized
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Formulation
Lyophilized from a solution containing 0.3% Sodium Bicarbonate, pH 8.
Storage
Shipped at ambient temperature. Lyophilized: Short term (3 weeks) store at 25°C. Long term store desiccated below -18°C. Reconstituted: Short term (2-7 days) store at 4°C. Long term store below -18°C, it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
