Technote | Noggin (Qk034)
Qkine recombinant human noggin is as biologically active as a comparable alternative supplier protein
Noggin is a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) antagonist which regulates cell differentiation and growth during embryonic development. Noggin is used in the culture of embryonic and pluripotent stem cells and to derive neural and microglial lineages. It can also be used to generate intestinal, pancreatic, lung, and tumor-derived organoids.
Qkine noggin (Qk034) is animal origin-free, carrier-free, tag-free, and non-glycosylated to ensure high and consistent bioactivity.
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Qkine human noggin has a comparable bioactivity from an alternative major supplier. The bioactivity of Qkine noggin (Qk034, green) and Peprotech noggin (120-10C-20UG, Supplier B, black) was determined by inhibiting BMP-2 (Qk007) activity in a BMP-2 responsive HEK293T firefly luciferase reporter assay. Cells were treated in triplicate with a serial dilution of noggin and a standard concentration of BMP-2 for 6 hours. Protein concentrations were measured before use (Peprotech vial recovery 98%). Firefly luciferase activity was measured and normalized to control Renilla luciferase activity.