Porcine Inhibin Reference standard

• Cat.No.: IHN-87P
• Product Overview: This consists of a batch of ampoules containing an extract of follicular fluid. For further details of this Standard and its collaborative study see Waites et al (1987) and Gaines-Das et al (1992).

Specification

• Species: Pig
• Tag: Non
• Enzyme Unit: Each ampoule contains 2000 INTERNATIONAL UNITS (by definition).
• Usage: For practical purposes each ampoule contains the same amount of the same materials. Dissolve all the contents in a known amount of buffer solution. No attempt should be made to weigh portions of the freeze- dried powder. For economy of use the solution can be kept for several months if the solution is subdivided into several small containers, which are rapidly frozen to below -70 °C and then stored below -30 °C in the dark; repeated freezing and thawing should be avoided. If extensive dilutions are prepared, a carrier protein (0.1% w/v) should be added, which is free of peptidase. The material has not been sterilized and contains no bacteriostat.
• Notes: This preparation is not for administration to humans. The preparation contains material of human origin, which has been tested and found negative for HBsAg, HIV antibody and HCV RNA by PCR. As with all materials of biological origin, this preparation should be regarded as potentially hazardous to health. It should be used and discarded according to your own laboratorys safety procedures. Such safety procedures probably will include the wearing of protective gloves and avoiding the generation of aerosols. Care should be exercised in opening ampoules or vials, to avoid cuts.
• Storage: Unopened ampoules should be stored at –20 °C . Please note: because of the inherent stability of lyophilized material, Creative Biomart may ship these materials at ambient temperature.