| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | Growth/differentiation factor 15;GDF-15;Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1;MIC-1;NSAID-activated gene 1 protein;NAG-1;NSAID-regulated gene 1 protein;NRG-1;Placental TGF-beta;Placental bone morphogenetic protein;Prostate differentiation factor;GDF15;MIC1, PDF, PLAB, PTGFB; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human GDF15 recombinant protein (Position: A195-I308). Human GDF15 shares 68.1% and 69.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat GDF15, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of GDF15 (Growth/differentiation factor 15) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-GDF15 Antibody Picoband® catalog # A01583-1. Tested in ELISA, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human GDF15 recombinant protein (Position: A195-I308). Human GDF15 shares 68.1% and 69.2% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat GDF15, respectively. (reported region: A195-I308).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 34 kDa; calculated MW: 34140 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: ELISA, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Growth/differentiation factor 15; Growth/differentiation factor 15. Growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a protein belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily that has a role in regulating inflammatory and apoptotic pathways in injured tissues and during disease processes. GDF15 is also known as TGF-PL, MIC-1, PDF, PLAB, and PTGFB. GDF15 mRNA is most abundant in the liver, with lower levels seen in some other tissues. Its expression in liver can be significantly up-regulated in during injury of organs such as liver, kidney, heart and lung. Functional note: Intracellular cholesterol transporter which acts in concert with NPC1 and plays an important role in the egress of cholesterol from the lysosomal compartment. Unesterified cholesterol that has been released from LDLs in the lumen of the late endosomes/lysosomes is transferred by NPC2 to the cholesterol-binding pocket in the N-terminal domain of NPC1. May bind and mobilize cholesterol that is associated with membranes. NPC2 binds cholesterol with a 1:1 stoichiometry. Can bind a variety of sterols, including lathosterol, desmosterol and the plant sterols stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol. The secreted form of NCP2 regulates biliary cholesterol secretion via stimulation of ABCG5/ABCG8-mediated cholesterol transport. Reported localization: Secreted . Expression/tissue context: Highly expressed in placenta, with lower levels in prostate and colon and some expression in kidney.
Research relevance and current trends
- Cardiovascular: Researchers commonly examine how GDF15 (Growth/differentiation factor 15) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Cycle: Researchers commonly examine how GDF15 (Growth/differentiation factor 15) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Cell Division: Researchers commonly examine how GDF15 (Growth/differentiation factor 15) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative GDF15 (Growth/differentiation factor 15) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- ELISA-compatible use: when applicable, interpret signal as relative abundance across sample sets with consistent handling and dilution strategy.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins.
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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