1. Recombinant Proteins
  2. Cytokines and Growth Factors
  3. TGF-beta Superfamily
  4. Growth Differentiation Factor

Growth Differentiation Factor

Cat. No. Product Name / Synonyms Species Source
  • HY-P77945
    GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta

    Mouse HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) has 115 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
  • HY-P77946
    GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta

    Mouse HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc) has 115 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
  • HY-P78134
    GDF-15 Protein, Human (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta; Placental TGF-β; PTGF-β; PTGFBPTGF-β

    Human HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Human (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc) has 112 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
  • HY-P700033AF
    Animal-Free BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Human (His)

    GDF-2; BMP-9; GDF2; BMP9

    Human E. coli
    BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, a robust angiogenesis inhibitor, selectively signals through ACVRL1 in endothelial cells. Its signaling pathway requires the TGF-beta coreceptor endoglin/ENG for efficient activation of SMAD1. Existing as a homodimer with disulfide-linked structures, the protein forms complexes with ACVRL1, BMPR2, and ACVR2B, crucial for signal transduction. Additionally, it engages in high-affinity interactions with ENG, forming a heterotetramer or a heteromeric complex with ENG and ACVRL1. Notably, it interacts with the type I receptor ACVR1, contributing to the intricate regulatory network in the TGF-beta signaling pathway. Animal-Free BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant human-derived animal-FreeBMP-9/GDF-2 protein, expressed by E. coli, with N-His labeled tag. The total length of Animal-Free BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Human (His) is 110 a.a., with molecular weight of ~12.89 kDa.
  • HY-P75171
    GDF-15 Protein, Human (HEK293, Fc)

    Growth/differentiation factor 15; MIC-1; NAG-1; NRG-1; PTGFB

    Human HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Human (HEK293, Fc) has 112 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
  • HY-P72632
    GDF-8 Protein, Human/Mouse/Rat (HEK293)

    Growth/differentiation factor 8; GDF-8; Myostatin; MSTN

    Rat HEK293
    GDF-8 (Growth Differentiation Factor 8) functions as a specific negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth. It forms homodimers linked by disulfide bonds and inhibits WFIKKN2 activity through interaction. GDF-8 also interacts with FST3, playing a regulatory role in skeletal muscle growth modulation. GDF-8 Protein, Human/Mouse/Rat (HEK293) is the recombinant rat-derived GDF-8 protein, expressed by HEK293, with tag free. The total length of GDF-8 Protein, Human/Mouse/Rat (HEK293) is 114 a.a., with molecular weight of 12-15 kDa.
  • HY-P700530
    GDF-2 Protein, Human (P. pastoris, His)

    GDF-2; BMP-9; GDF2; BMP9

    Human P. pastoris
    BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, a robust angiogenesis inhibitor, selectively signals through ACVRL1 in endothelial cells. Its signaling pathway requires the TGF-beta coreceptor endoglin/ENG for efficient activation of SMAD1. Existing as a homodimer with disulfide-linked structures, the protein forms complexes with ACVRL1, BMPR2, and ACVR2B, crucial for signal transduction. Additionally, it engages in high-affinity interactions with ENG, forming a heterotetramer or a heteromeric complex with ENG and ACVRL1. Notably, it interacts with the type I receptor ACVR1, contributing to the intricate regulatory network in the TGF-beta signaling pathway. GDF-2 Protein, Human (P. pastoris, His) is the recombinant human-derived GDF-2 protein, expressed by P. pastoris, with N-6*His labeled tag. The total length of GDF-2 Protein, Human (P. pastoris, His) is 130 a.a., with molecular weight of 16.3 kDa.
  • HY-P700726
    GDF-15 Protein, Canine (His)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta; Placental TGF-β; PTGF-β; PTGFBPTGF-β

    Canine E. coli
    The GDF-15 Protein, a significant TGF-beta family member, plays a crucial role in cell growth, differentiation, and immune regulation. Its study enhances understanding of signaling pathways associated with the TGF-beta superfamily and provides insights into its unique contributions to cellular homeostasis. GDF-15's classification within the TGF-beta family underscores its specific role among growth factors. Further exploration promises to enhance our knowledge of its contributions to both normal physiology and disease states, offering potential applications in cancer research, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. GDF-15 Protein, Canine (His) is the recombinant canine-derived GDF-15 protein, expressed by E. coli, with N-His labeled tag. The total length of GDF-15 Protein, Canine (His) is 111 a.a., with molecular weight of 15-20 kDa under reduced (R) condition & 23-26 kDa under Non reduced (N) condition., respectively.
  • HY-P700727
    GDF-15 Protein, Rat (His)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta; Placental TGF-β; PTGF-β; PTGFBPTGF-β

    Rat E. coli
    GDF-15 Protein regulates food intake, energy expenditure, and body weight in response to metabolic and toxin-induced stresses. Binding to its receptor, GFRAL, activates GFRAL-expressing neurons in the brainstem, triggering a 'stress response circuit.' This involves neurons in the parabrachial nucleus and central amygdala, shaping feeding responses during stress. Additionally, GDF-15 inhibits growth hormone signaling on hepatocytes. Existing as a disulfide-linked homodimer, it acts as a ligand for GFRAL, mediating GDF15 internalization and cellular signaling through RET. GDF-15 Protein, Rat (His) is the recombinant rat-derived GDF-15 protein, expressed by E. coli, with N-His labeled tag. The total length of GDF-15 Protein, Rat (His) is 115 a.a., with molecular weight of 15-17 kDa.
  • HY-P72425
    GDF-9 Protein, Human (GST)

    GDF9; Growth/differentiation factor 9; GDF-9

    Human E. coli
    The GDF-9 protein is critical for ovarian folliculogenesis, promoting primordial follicle development and stimulating granulosa cell proliferation. It induces cell cycle transition, upregulates CCND1 and CCNE1 expression, and phosphorylates RB1. GDF-9 Protein, Human (GST) is the recombinant human-derived GDF-9 protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-GST labeled tag. The total length of GDF-9 Protein, Human (GST) is 135 a.a., with molecular weight of ~42.5 kDa.
  • HY-P72633
    GDF-5 Protein, Human

    Growth/differentiation factor 5; GDF-5; BMP-14; CDMP-1; LAP-4; Radotermin; CDMP1

    Human E. coli
    The GDF-5 protein is critical in bone and cartilage formation, complexly regulating chondrogenic tissue differentiation through dual pathways. It positively affects cartilage formation by inducing SMAD protein signaling by binding to BMPR1B and BMPR1A. GDF-5 Protein, Human is the recombinant human-derived GDF-5 protein, expressed by E. coli , with tag free. The total length of GDF-5 Protein, Human is 120 a.a., with molecular weight of ~15 kDa.
  • HY-P74127
    GDF-8 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)

    Growth/differentiation factor 8; GDF-8; Myostatin; MSTN

    Mouse HEK293
    The GDF-8 protein, also known as myostatin, negatively regulates skeletal muscle growth. It acts as a disulfide-linked homodimer and inhibits its activity by interacting with WFIKKN2. Additionally, it interacts with FSTL3. GDF-8 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) is the recombinant mouse-derived GDF-8 protein, expressed by HEK293 , with N-hFc labeled tag. The total length of GDF-8 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) is 109 a.a., with molecular weight of ~45 kDa.
  • HY-P77580
    BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-2; BMP-9; GDF2; BMP9

    Mouse HEK293
    The BMP-9/GDF-2 protein is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis that signals through AVRL1, and endoglin/ENG is required for SMAD1 signaling in endothelial cells. As a homodimer with a disulfide-linked structure, BMP-9/GDF-2 forms a complex with AVRL1, BMPR2, and ACVR2B, which is critical for its signaling cascade. BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) is the recombinant mouse-derived BMP-9/GDF-2 protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-hFc labeled tag. The total length of BMP-9/GDF-2 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, Fc) is 110 a.a., with molecular weight of 47-50 kDa.
  • HY-P700021AF
    Animal-Free BMP-12/GDF-7 Protein, Human (His)

    Growth/Differentiation Factor-7; GDF-7

    Human E. coli
    BMP-12/GDF-7 Protein, existing as a homodimer with disulfide linkages, is hypothesized to influence the motor area of the primate neocortex. Its distinct structural characteristics suggest a unique mode of action, possibly contributing to cellular events integral to motor area function. The precise details of BMP-12/GDF-7 Protein's role in this neural context and its implications in motor-related processes await further research. Animal-Free BMP-12/GDF-7 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant human-derived animal-FreeBMP-12/GDF-7 protein, expressed by E. coli, with C-His labeled tag. The total length of Animal-Free BMP-12/GDF-7 Protein, Human (His) is 129 a.a., with molecular weight of ~14.95 kDa.
  • HY-P700022AF
    Animal-Free BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Human (His)

    subunit (CLMF p35); NK cell Stimulating Factor Chain 1

    Human E. coli
    The BMP-13/GDF-6 protein is a key growth factor that regulates retinal protrusions, apoptosis, and dorsal-ventral positional information and is essential for the formation of the retinal tectum pattern. It is integral to the bones and joints of the limbs, skull, fingers and axial skeleton during skeletal development, shaping species-specific skeletal evolution. Animal-Free BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant human-derived animal-FreeBMP-13/GDF-6 protein, expressed by E. coli , with C-His labeled tag. The total length of Animal-Free BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Human (His) is 120 a.a., with molecular weight of ~14.50 kDa.
  • HY-P700023AF
    Animal-Free GDF-5 Protein, Human (His)

    Cartilage-Derived Morphogenetic Protein-1; Growth/Differentiation Factor-5; GDF-5; CDMP-1

    Human E. coli
    The GDF-5 protein is critical in bone and cartilage formation, complexly regulating chondrogenic tissue differentiation through dual pathways. It positively affects cartilage formation by inducing SMAD protein signaling by binding to BMPR1B and BMPR1A. Animal-Free GDF-5 Protein, Human (His) is the recombinant human-derived animal-FreeGDF-5 protein, expressed by E. coli , with C-His labeled tag. The total length of Animal-Free GDF-5 Protein, Human (His) is 120 a.a., with molecular weight of ~14.52 kDa.
  • HY-P700293
    GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His-Flag)

    Growth Differentiation Factor 15; Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1; GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PLAB; PTGFB; Gdf15; Sbf

    Mouse HEK293
    GDF-15 Protein regulates food intake, energy balance, and body weight by binding to its receptor, GFRAL. This activates GFRAL-expressing neurons in the brainstem, triggering a 'emergency circuit' in the parabrachial nucleus and central amygdala during stress. GDF-15 also inhibits growth hormone signaling on hepatocytes and forms a disulfide-linked homodimer. Interacting with GFRAL, it acts as a ligand, facilitating GDF15 internalization and signaling through RET. GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His-Flag) is the recombinant mouse-derived GDF-15 protein, expressed by HEK293, with N-8*His, N-Flag labeled tag. The total length of GDF-15 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His-Flag) is 115 a.a., with molecular weight of 14-16 kDa.
  • HY-P79333
    BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Mouse

    Growth/differentiation factor 6; Gdf6; GDF-6; Bone morphogenetic protein 13; BMP-13; Growth/differentiation factor 16; Growth Differentiation Factor 6

    Mouse E. coli
    The BMP-13/GDF-6 protein is a multifunctional growth factor that plays a critical role in retinal development, control of apoptosis, and dorsoventral positional information. It is critical for bone and joint development in various anatomical regions, influencing species-specific skeletal changes and contributing to the evolution of unique anatomical features. BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Mouse is the recombinant mouse-derived BMP-13/GDF-6 protein, expressed by E. coli , with tag free. The total length of BMP-13/GDF-6 Protein, Mouse is 120 a.a., with molecular weight of ~13.7 kDa.
  • HY-P77681
    GDF-15 Protein, Cynomolgus (HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta

    Cynomolgus HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Cynomolgus (HEK293, Fc) has 112 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
  • HY-P77682
    GDF-15 Protein, Cynomolgus (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc)

    GDF-15; MIC-1; NAG-1; PDF; PLAB; PTGFB; GDF15; MIC1; RG-1; Placental TGF-beta; PTGF-beta; PTGFBPTGF-beta

    Cynomolgus HEK293
    Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15) is a polypeptide hormone belonging to the transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) superfamily. GDF-15 is also known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug activating Gene-1 (NAG-1), placental transforming growth factor-β (PTGFB), prostate-derived factor (PDF), and placental bone morphogenetic protein (PLAB). GDF-15 binds to glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family receptor alpha-like protein (GFRAL) and is involved in aging, cancer, and metabolic processes. GFRAL-GDF15 does not affect SMAD activity and activates intracellular signals including RET, AKT, ERK1/2, and phospholipase C (PLCγ). GDF-15 Protein, Cynomolgus (Biotinylated, HEK293, Fc) has 112 amino acids expressed by HEK293 cells with N-terminal hFc tag.
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