GDF-8 (Myostatin) — TGF-beta family research protein. Negative regulator of muscle growth used in muscle pathway research.

GDF-8 (Myostatin) is a member of the TGF-β superfamily and a key research compound in muscle biology — known as the negative regulator of skeletal muscle growth.
Myostatin signals through ActRIIB receptor and Smad2/3 pathway, inhibiting muscle protein synthesis and satellite cell activation. Research often uses GDF-8 to study muscle pathway dynamics.
Used in: muscle research, ActRIIB signaling studies, satellite cell research, comparative TGF-β family studies.
| Compound | GDF-8 (Myostatin) |
| Available Strengths | 1mg |
| Purity | ≥99% (verified by HPLC) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, protected from light |
| Reconstitution | Bacteriostatic water (sold separately) |
| Shelf Life | 36 months (lyophilized, properly stored) |
| Certificate of Analysis | Available upon request — contact us |
Add bacteriostatic water slowly. Use within 28 days.
Lyophilized: -20°C. Reconstituted: 2-8°C.
For research use only. Not for human consumption.