Rat GDF-8/Myostatin/MSTN Gene ORF cDNA clone expression plasmid,N terminal HA tag

Gene

Species

Rat

NCBI Ref Seq

NM_019151.1

RefSeq ORF Size

1131bp

Gene Synonym

Gdf8, Mstn

Sequence Description

Identical with the Gene Bank Ref. ID sequence.

Description

Full length Clone DNA of Rat myostatin Gene ORF cDNA clone expression plasmid,N terminal HA tag

Plasmid

Promoter

Enhanced CMV mammalian cell promoter

Vector

pCMV3-N-HA

Restriction Site

Protein Tag

HA

Tag Sequence

TATCCTTACGACGTGCCTGACTACGCC

Sequencing Primers

Forward:T7(TAATACGACTCACTATAGGG) Reverse:BGH(TAGAAGGCACAGTCGAGG)

Quality Control

The plasmid is confirmed by full-length sequencing.

HA Tag Information

Human influenza hemagglutinin (HA) is a surface glycoprotein required for the infectivity of the human virus. The HA tag is derived from the HA-molecule corresponding to amino acids 98-106 has been extensively used as a general epitope tag in expression vectors. Many recombinant proteins have been engineered to express the HA tag, which does not appear to interfere with the bioactivity or the biodistribution of the recombinant protein. This tag facilitates the detection, isolation, and purification of the proteins.

The actual HA tag is as follows: 5' TAC CCA TAC GAT GTT CCA GAT TAC GCT 3' or 5' TAT CCA TAT GAT GTT CCA GAT TAT GCT 3' The amino acid sequence is: YPYDVPDYA.

Screening

Antibiotic in E.coli

Kanamycin

Antibiotic in Mammalian cell

Hygromycin

Application

Stable or Transient mammalian expression

Storage & Shipping

Shipping

Each tube contains lyophilized plasmid.

Storage

The lyophilized plasmid can be stored at ambient temperature for three months.

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Background Information

GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN is a member of the bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) family and the TGF-beta superfamily. This group of proteins is characterized by a polybasic proteolytic processing site which is cleaved to produce a mature protein containing seven conserved cysteine residues. The members of this family are regulators of cell growth and differentiation in both embryonic and adult tissues. GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN is highly expressed in skeletal muscle, and myostatin loss-of-function leads to doubling of skeletal muscle mass. Experiments in mice have improved that GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN is a key regulator of mesenchymal stem cell proliferation and differentiation, and mice lacking Myostatin encoding gene show decreased body fat and a generalized increase in bone density and strength. The increase in bone density is observed in most anatomical regions, including the limbs, spine, and jaw, and myostatin inhibitors have been observed to significantly increase bone formation. GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN is also expressed in the early phases of fracture healing, and GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN deficiency leads to increased fracture callus size and strength. Together, these data suggest that GDF-8 / Myostatin / MSTN has direct effects on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells, and that GDF-8/Myostatin/MSTN antagonists and inhibitors are likely to enhance both muscle mass and bone strength.

References

Elkasrawy MN, et al. (2010) Myostatin (GDF-8) as a key factor linking muscle mass and bone structure. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 10(1): 56-63.

Kambadur R, et al. (1997) Mutations in myostatin (GDF8) in double-muscled Belgian Blue and Piedmontese cattle. Genome Res. 7 (9): 910-6.

McPherron AC, et al. (1997) Regulation of skeletal muscle mass in mice by a new TGF-beta superfamily member. Nature. 387 (6628): 83-90.

Catalog Number:MGD065-NY