Native thyroid stimulating hormone from bovine pituitary. Glycoprotein hormone that exerts mild, continuous stimulation on the thyroid, resulting in maintenance of activity. Its secretion is inhibited by Somatostatin (Cat. No. 05-23-0850).
Catalogue Number
609385
Brand Family
Calbiochem®
Synonyms
bTSH, Thyrotropin
References
References
Franci, C.R., et al. 1992. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA89, 11391. Gartner, R. 1992. Exp. Clin. Endocrinol.100, 32. Raspe, E., et al. 1991. Mol. Cell. Endocrinol.81, 175.
Product Information
CAS number
9002-71-5
Unit of Definition
One International Unit (IU) is defined as the activity in 20 mg of the labeled preparation of the USP reference substance.
Form
White to off-white lyophilized solid
Applications
Biological Information
Biological activity
≥0.7 IU/mg solid as measured against the WHO standard or equivalent.
Physicochemical Information
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECS
XP3581600
Safety Information
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
Ship Code
Ambient Temperature Only
Toxicity
Standard Handling
Storage
+2°C to +8°C
Do not freeze
Ok to freeze
Special Instructions
Following reconstitution, aliquot, flush with an inert gas and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles of solutions.
Canadian export regulations
Due to the country and/or U.S. state of origin of the animal material used in this product, this product may not be exported to Canada.