FSH Alpha and Beta Subunit
Special Order
| Catalog Numbers: | FSH Alpha High Purity – 137A FSH Beta High Purity – 138A |
Product Specification:
The alpha and beta subunit of FSH are two dissimilar protein chains that together compose FSH. They are produced by chemically cleaving the whole molecule. The alpha chain is identical to the alpha subunit of hCG, LH, and TSH. The beta subunit gives FSH its distinct biological activity.
General Information:
- Molecular Weight: alpha- 14,500 beta- 17,200
- Source: Purified whole FSH (human pituitary)
- Form: lyophilized powder
- Storage - 20 degrees C
- Stability: 5 years from date of manufacture
Method of Analysis:
- Purity is determined by: SDS-Page.
- Acceptable level: High purity: ≥95%
Activity: See Testing Methods
Contaminants Tested: See Testing Methods for instrumentation
| FHS Alpha & Beta Contaminant |
Acceptable level; High Purity |
| whole FSH in beta | ≤2% |
| whole FSH in alpha | ≤1% |
| TSH | ≤0.2% |
| LH | ≤0.2% |
