CytoGrow™ Recombinant Activin A (Human), CHO, Tag Free
Recombinant human Activin A is a disulfide-linked homodimeric protein belonging to the TGF-β superfamily, produced in CHO cells to ensure high bioactivity and human-like post-translational modifications. This tag-free protein closely mimics the native form, making it ideal for sensitive cell culture and signaling studies.
Activin A plays a critical role in regulating cell proliferation, differentiation, apoptosis, metabolism, and endocrine functions. It is widely used in stem cell research, neuronal differentiation, mesoderm induction, and reproductive biology studies.
| Synonym: | Activin beta-A chain ; Erythoid differentiation Protein |
| Species: | Human |
| Expression System: | Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO) |
| Endotoxin: | ≤10 EU/mg |
| Appearance: | White powder, colorless liquid after reconstitution |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution containing 100 mM Glycine, 150 mM NaCl, 5% mannitol, and 0.01% Tween 80 |
| Reconstitution: | Recommended to redissolve in 4 mM HCl |
| Shipping: | US - Ships overnight |
| Storage and Stability: | Store in a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Lyophilized state: 36 months at -20°C to -80°C After reconstitution and under sterile conditions: 6 months at -20°C to -80°C 7-10 days at 2°C to 8°C |
Data and Bioactivity
Biological activity is assessed based on inhibition of mouse MPC-11 cell proliferation. The expected ED50 is less than 20 ng/mL, with a corresponding specific activity exceeding 5 units/mg. The data presents a head-to-head comparison with industry-leading competitors.

