anti-BMP-8 Polyclonal Antibody

BMP-8

BMP8, BMP-8, BMP 8, bone morphogenetic protein 8

BMPs (bone morphogenetic proteins) belong to the TGF-beta superfamily of structurally related signaling proteins. Members of this superfamily are widely represented throughout the animal kingdom and have been implicated in a variety of developmental processes. Proteins of the TGF-beta superfamily are disulfide-linked dimmers composed of two 12-15 kDa polypeptide chains. As implied by their name, BMPs initiate, promote and regulate bone development, growth, remodeling and repair. BMP-8 (also designated OP-2) is thought to be involved in early development, as detectable expression has not been found in adult organs.

Rabbit

Polyclonal

rabbit IgG

N/A

Human

Recombinant human BMP-8

0.5 mg/ml

Liquid

100 mg (0.5 mg/ml) antigen affinity purified goat anti-BMP-8 polyclonal antibody in phosphate buffered saline (PBS), pH 7.2, containing 50% glycerol and 0.02% Thimerosal.

Affinity purified

Western blot

Western blot: 1-4 µg

Shelf time: 12 months in temp.: -20 deg.C

gel pack

The antibody solution should be gently mixed before use.

This antibody needs to be stored at + 4°C in a fridge short term in a concentrated dilution. Freeze thaw will destroy a percentage in every cycle and should be avoided.

If you buy Antibodies supplied by Biovision they should be stored frozen at - 24°C for long term storage and for short term at + 5°C.

Polyclonals and antibodies

Polyclonals can be used for Western blot, immunohistochemistry on frozen slices or parrafin fixed tissues. The advantage is that there are more epitopes available in a polyclonal antiserum to detect the proteins than in monoclonal sera.

anticorps