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Mouse Follistatin (FST) ELISA Kit-Sandwich
Product Overview
BioVenic Mouse Follistatin (FST) ELISA Kit-Sandwich is designed for the quantitative determination of Mouse FST in serum, plasma, tissue homogenate, cell culture supernatant, cell lysate, and other biological fluids using a Sandwich ELISA method. For research use only.
Specifications
Target Information
Follistatin directly binds to activin, acting as an antagonist, and serves as a specific inhibitor of the biosynthesis and secretion of pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In mice, the role of Follistatin is primarily linked to its function as an inhibitor of Myostatin. Myostatin, part of the TGF-β family, typically restricts muscle mass by inhibiting skeletal muscle growth. Follistatin promotes muscle growth and enhances muscle strength by binding to Myostatin and inhibiting its activity. In mice, Follistatin can significantly increase muscle mass and strength; for instance, overexpressing Follistatin in mouse skeletal muscle can lead to a fourfold increase in muscle mass.
Shipping and Storage
This product is shipped with gel ice packs. It is recommended to store at 2-8 °C (Up to 6 months).
Documents
The product is for research use only.
Not for commercial, prophylactic, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications.
References
- Lee, Se-Jin. "Quadrupling muscle mass in mice by targeting TGF-beta signaling pathways." PloS one vol. 2,8 e789. 29 Aug. 2007.