Type
Recombinant
Description
Twisted Gastrulation Protein (TSG) is a secreted BMP-binding protein that is structurally related to the BMP antagonists Chordin and Noggin. TSG can inhibit BMP activity by binding directly to BMP proteins, and can act either as a BMP-4 agonist or antagonist (depending on the specific biochemical environment) by binding to the BMP-4/Chordin complex. Recombinant Human TSG is a 198 amino acid, 22.2 kDa protein containing the BMP/TGF-β binding portion of the full length TSG protein.
Amino Acid Sequence
CNKALCASDVSKCLIQELCQCRPGEGNCSCCKECMLCLGALWDECCDCVGMCNPRNYSDTPPTSKSTVEELHEPIPSLFRALTEGDTQLNWNIVSFPVAEELSHHENLVSFLETVNQPHHQNVSVPSNNVHAPYSSDKEHMCTVVYFDDCMSIHQCKISCESMGASKYRWFHNACCECIGPECIDYGSKTVKCMNCMF
Source
E. coli
Purity
98%
Biological Activity
Determined by its ability to neutralize BMP-6 induced alkaline phosphatase production by ATDC chondrogenic cells. The expected ED50 for this effect is 2.0 µg/ml of TSG.
Endotoxin
Endotoxin level is <0.1 ng/μg of protein (<1EU/μg).
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in water to a concentration of 0.1–1.0 mg/ml. Do not vortex. For extended storage, it is recommended to further dilute in a buffer containing a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) and store in working aliquots at –20°C to –80°C.
Storage/Expiration
–20°C