Human BMP-4

Product Description
Alternate Names:  BMP-2B                 Accession Number: P12644
Description:  Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP-4) is a member of the bone morphogenetic sub-family (BMP) and functions as a critical element involved in the culture and differentiation of stem cells.  Active BMP-4 consists of forming a homodimer or a heterodimer with related BMPs, such as BMP-7. BMP-4 is integral in stem cell cultures and the differentiation of mesoderm and ectoderm from pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs and ESCs).  BMP-4 is used in protocols for culturing cardiomyocytes, early hematopoietic cells, hepatocytes, bone, cartilage, adipocytes and lung, as well as, inhibition of early neuronal differentiation.
Source:  Genetically modified CHO cells.
Predicted MW:  Dimer, 13.1/26.2 kDa (with 116/232 amino acids)
AA Sequence:  SPKHHSQRAR KKNKNCRRHS LYVDFSDVGW NDWIVAPPGY QAFYCHGDCP FPLADHLNST NHAI VQT LVN SVNSSIPKAC CVPTELSAIS MLYLDEYDKV VLKNYQEMVV EGCGCR
Formulation:  Lyophilized from a sterile (0.2 micron) filtered aqueous solution containing 0.1% Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA)

Product Specifications*
*Lot-specific values for the following specifications are supplied with each production lot on its corresponding COA. 

Product Preparation and Storage

Country of Origin:  USA         Shipping:  Room temperature               Storage Prior to Reconstitution:  -20°C

Product Reconstitution:  Sterile water at 0.1 mg/mL

Instructions:  Centrifuge vial before opening.  Suspend the product by gently pipetting the above recommended solution down the sides of the vial.  DO NOT VORTEX.  Allow several minutes for complete reconstitution.  For prolonged storage, dilute to working aliquots in a 0.1% BSA solution, store at -80°C, and avoid repeat freeze thaws.

Expiration Date:                      

12 months from date of receipt when stored at -20°C to-80°C as supplied.

1 month when stored at 4°C after reconstituting as directed.

3 months when stored at -20°C to -80°C after reconstituting as directed.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND IS NOT FOR USE IN HUMANS!