Description Bioactive Menopausal Gonadotropin, Human (hMG) is produced from a sterile preparation of urine of post-menopausal women. The hMG is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques. hMG, also known as menotropin, is a combination of FSH and LH in a 1:1 ratio that is extracted from urine obtained from postmenopausal women. Urine of postmenopausal women reflects the hypergonadotropic state of menopause where levels of FSH and LH are high. CAS Registry No. 61489-71-2 Type Native Protein Source Urine of post-menopausal women. Free of: HbsAg, Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies to HIV, Hepatitis C and HIV. Formulation The hMG was lyophilized from a concentrated (1 mg/ml) solution with no additives. Reconstitution It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized hMG in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O not less than 100 µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions. Biological Activity 100 IU/mg of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and 100 IU/mg luteinizing hormone (LH). Shipping Ships at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at the temperature recommended below. Storage/Expiration Lyophilized hMG, although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C. Upon reconstitution, hMG should be stored at 4°C between 2-7 days and for future use below -18°C. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles. Usage This product is intended for Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This product may not be used as a pharmaceutical or veterinary drug, agricultural product, or food additive. Other Names hMG, hMGs, MG, Menotropin RESOURCES Product Datasheet (PDS) RELATED PRODUCTS Gonadotropin Hormones Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Pregnant Mare Serum Gonadotropin (PMSG) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Human, Native Protein Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Human, HEK293 Recombinant
