AOD 9604 (5mg) 
GDF-8 (1mg)
$235.00
Description
A single-component research material supplied for controlled research environments. GDF-8 (1 mg), also known as Myostatin, is a recombinant protein used in research examining muscle growth regulation, TGF-β superfamily signaling, and related molecular pathways in controlled laboratory models.
Composition
• GDF-8 (Myostatin)
• Appearance: Lyophilized powder in a sealed research vial
Research Focus (non-clinical)
• Structural and functional analysis of Myostatin in muscle cell models
• Investigation of TGF-β pathway signaling and receptor interactions
• Assay development for measuring Myostatin activity and inhibition
• Stability and solubility profiling under laboratory storage conditions
For qualified research professionals and institutional laboratories. Not for human use.
Documentation & Quality Assurance
Each lot is sourced through our verified global supply chain with emphasis on traceability and quality control. We work diligently to obtain and maintain third-party analytical reports (HPLC/LC-MS) and Certificates of Analysis for each batch, as part of our ongoing quality process. These documents are reviewed internally and displayed as they become available. Independent third-party testing is also performed on select lots to confirm identity, purity, and alignment with our internal specifications.
Important Notice
This product is intended for laboratory research use only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, and must not be used for diagnostic, therapeutic, or clinical purposes.
This material is not a drug, medical device, or dietary supplement, and has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Quality & Manufacturing
All materials are sourced from carefully vetted domestic and international manufacturing partners who follow quality systems consistent with ISO and cGMP principles. Each supplier is reviewed for reliability, documentation integrity, and transparency in testing.
We require a verified purity of 99% or higher and perform independent third-party spot testing to confirm that select lots meet our internal standards for identity, purity, and composition. Where available, endotoxin testing results are included on Certificates of Analysis to verify laboratory purity; their inclusion is for research quality assessment only and does not imply suitability for human or veterinary use.
All research materials are sealed for integrity and packaged for stability during storage and transport from manufacturing through final delivery.
Additional information
| Weight | 0.2 lbs |
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Storage Instructions
All our research peptides are manufactured using a lyophilization (freeze-drying) process. This method is designed to maintain product integrity and allows vials to remain stable during shipping for approximately 3–4 months.
Once a vial is reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, it should be stored in the refrigerator to help maintain stability. Under these conditions, reconstituted material is generally considered stable for up to 30 days.
Lyophilization is a dehydration technique in which compounds are frozen and then exposed to low pressure. This causes the water in the vial to sublimate directly from solid to gas, leaving behind a stable, crystalline white structure. This powder can be kept at room temperature until reconstitution.
Upon receipt, products should be stored away from heat and light. For short-term use, refrigeration at approximately 4°C (39°F) is suitable. For long-term storage (several months to years), vials may be placed in a freezer at approximately -80°C (-112°F). Freezing is the preferred method for preserving product stability over extended periods.
⚠️ Important Notice: These products are intended for research use only. Not for human consumption.
Certificate of Analysis
Every batch undergoes rigorous third-party laboratory testing to verify identity, purity (≥98%), and quality before release.
View Certificate of AnalysisResearch Use Only
These studies reference research-grade peptides for laboratory and scientific investigation only. Not for human consumption. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Published Scientific Research
Peer-reviewed laboratory research investigating research peptides from leading scientific databases
Endurance exercise remodels skeletal muscle by suppressing Ythdf1-mediated myostatin expression.
Elucidating the underlying mechanism may lead to new therapeutics for aging-related loss of skeletal muscle mass. Ythdf1 deletion phenocopies endurance exercise-induced muscle hypertrophy in mice increases muscle mitochondria content and type I fiber specification.
View Full StudyMolecular mechanism of Activin receptor inhibition by DLK1.
Delta-like non-canonical Notch ligand 1 (DLK1) influences myogenesis, adipogenesis, and other aspects of human development through a process that is largely attributed to the downregulation of Notch signaling. Here, we show that DLK1 does not bind to Notch receptors or affect ligand-mediated Notch activation, but instead engages the TGF-β superfamily member Activin receptor type 2B (ACVR2B).
View Full StudyBeta-cell adaptation unveiled: The role of myokines in insulin-resistant mice.
To clarify the specific contribution and mechanisms of beta-cell mass adaptation in response to insulin resistance, we took advantage of genetic and pharmacologically induced insulin resistance in mice. We uncovered beta-cell expansion, via an increase in pancreatic islet density, as an adaptive mechanism triggered by mild-to-severe insulin resistance in young and older mice and documented pancreatic adaptation using 3D whole-pancreas analysis.
View Full StudyMyostatin knockout mice muscle derived exosome inhibited dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy.
This study investigates the inhibitory effects and underlying mechanisms of KO-EXOs in counteracting DEX-induced muscle atrophy. A DEX-induced muscle atrophy model was established in mice, and EXOs were administered via intramuscular injection into the gastrocnemius (GA) muscle.
View Full StudyA molecular pathway for cancer cachexia-induced muscle atrophy revealed at single-nucleus resolution.
Muscle atrophy is a central component of the syndrome, but the mechanisms whereby cancer leads to skeletal muscle atrophy are not well understood. Our results revealed the activation of a denervation-dependent gene program that upregulates the transcription factor myogenin.
View Full StudyTransglutaminase-catalyzed covalent anti-myostatin peptide depots.
ECM decorated with Anti-Myo suppressed myostatin activity and pathway activation and reduced the differentiation of preconditioned bone marrow-derived macrophages into osteoclasts in vitro.
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